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PY59 AYG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,389 mi
Last recorded133,389 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 AYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 133,389 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 133,389 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 129,184 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres 225/40/18 rear tyres 255/35/18

Pass 12 Mar 2024 123,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 123,933 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 120,938 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 120,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 120,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 108,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 103,549 miles

Offside Rear brake discs has gotten hot

Fail 8 Jan 2020 103,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake discs has gotten hot

Pass 4 Jan 2019 95,448 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres got cuts to side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres got cut to side wall 225/40/18

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 76,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,708 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 64,706 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 48,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 40,341 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,961 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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PY59 AYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY59 AYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY59 AYG registered?

PY59 AYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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