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VK59 CVJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,533 mi
Last recorded29,533 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 CVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 29,533 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,150 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 28,115 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 27,575 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 26,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose behind shock (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi behind shock - boarderline** (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 26,144 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 22,494 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,514 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 19,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,975 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,133 miles

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 16 Sep 2013 13,258 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 10,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK59 CVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VK59 CVJ, 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 VK59 CVJ registered?

VK59 CVJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is VK59 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK59 CVJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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