2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · HG59 DXY
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 122,333 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,333 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.
HG59 DXY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 122,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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HG59 DXY Mileage History
- 03/10/201253,673 mi
- 07/11/201253,715 mi+42 mi
- 03/09/201389,041 km
- 26/08/201458,549 mi
- 24/06/201561,447 mi+2,898 mi
- 16/06/201666,334 mi+4,887 mi
- 01/06/201769,434 mi+3,100 mi
- 11/06/201871,737 mi+2,303 mi
- 17/06/201985,603 mi+13,866 mi
- 01/07/202093,885 mi+8,282 mi
- 22/06/202198,713 mi+4,828 mi
- 23/06/202198,717 mi+4 mi
- 28/06/2022107,673 mi+8,956 mi
- 30/06/2022107,679 mi+6 mi
- 19/06/2023117,277 mi+9,598 mi
- 19/06/2023117,277 mi
- 23/07/2024122,327 mi+5,050 mi
- 01/08/2024122,333 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,805 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
HG59 DXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (HG59 DXY) between October 2012 and August 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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