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AO59 VPL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,185 mi
Last recorded103,185 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2026 103,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 102,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 95,737 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 87,089 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 68,397 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 58,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 47,663 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 22,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 12,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 11,258 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 9,689 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 8,191 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 6,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AO59 VPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 AO59 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO59 VPL registered?

AO59 VPL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is AO59 VPL safe to buy?

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