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VO59 HGL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,958 mi
Last recorded44,958 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 44,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,343 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 43,723 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside of rear subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 41,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,837 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,638 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,890 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,694 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,545 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

Pass 7 Aug 2014 23,758 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 20,398 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 17,144 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 HGL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO59 HGL, 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 HGL registered?

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

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