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VO59 HFK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 121,662 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 121,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 113,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 107,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 94,825 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 94,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 85,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,504 miles

Front wear to brake disc's

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,868 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,897 miles

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

cuts to offside front tyre outer wall

wear to front brake discs

Fail 7 Jun 2014 22,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

cuts to offside front tyre outer wall

wear to front brake discs

Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,996 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,113 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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VO59 HFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

VO59 HFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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