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VE59 CFL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,175 mi
Last recorded145,175 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 CFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 145,175 miles

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 139,614 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 139,605 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both trailing arm lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 132,435 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 124,122 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 115,817 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 115,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 106,912 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,715 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,288 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 54,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 44,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 35,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,976 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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VE59 CFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE59 CFL, 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 VE59 CFL registered?

VE59 CFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is VE59 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 CFL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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