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VO59 HEU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,855 mi
Last recorded205,855 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 HEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 205,855 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 201,015 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 200,274 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 191,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 182,777 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 176,499 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 176,441 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear of car (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate is covered by rear camera (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 168,531 miles

Exhaust noisy more noise at idle (7.1.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 118,773 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 92,689 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,689 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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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VO59 HEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO59 HEU, 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 VO59 HEU registered?

VO59 HEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is VO59 HEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO59 HEU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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