2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · EJ59 HVL
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 09 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 146,452 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EJ59 HVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/04/2024
- 146,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ59 HVL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (EJ59 HVL) between November 2021 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
EJ59 HVL Mileage History
- 18/11/2021141,073 mi
- 18/11/2021141,073 mi
- 26/11/2022145,703 mi+4,630 mi
- 25/11/2023146,431 mi+728 mi
- 05/04/2024146,452 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,261 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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