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VO59 XTG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

182,033 mi
Last recorded182,033 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 XTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 182,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 108,298 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 108,298 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2020 101,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inside edge.

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 28 May 2019 94,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 94,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,666 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,969 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,365 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,506 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,137 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 38,974 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight damage to OSF Tyre Outer Side Wall

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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VO59 XTG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

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

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