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VO59 HGC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,406 mi
Last recorded246,406 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 246,406 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light is dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides rear light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 167,404 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 167,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Aug 2024 160,945 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four disc also heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 160,926 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four disc also heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Front outer pad replaced but inner pad old pad declined to test brakes

Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 151,633 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 151,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber perished. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working L E D within mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 145,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

wipers deteriating

Pass 27 Jul 2021 144,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 144,437 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 143,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 141,755 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 138,507 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,507 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 128,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,162 miles

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,461 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 2 Mar 2015 104,460 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,631 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 66,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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 HGC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HGC, 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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VO59 HGC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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