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AK59 AFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,792 mi
Last recorded155,792 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 155,792 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 151,179 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 147,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 131,534 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket loose

Fail 13 Jun 2019 131,534 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket loose

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,467 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 106,408 miles

very slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

small crack in windscreen outside wipers

Pass 19 Jun 2015 80,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,968 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,484 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,664 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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AK59 AFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AK59 AFO, 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 AK59 AFO registered?

AK59 AFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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