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VK59 DEU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 126,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 126,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,776 miles

Centre exhaust fouling bracket

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 106,799 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 106,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,695 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 12 Aug 2015 80,633 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,928 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,249 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 DEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DEU, 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 DEU registered?

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

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