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AP59 APV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,799 mi
Last recorded81,799 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP59 APV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 77,779 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 71,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 67,835 miles

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

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

both rear & n/s/f tyres signs of cracking/ageing.please check regally

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,253 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 64,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 58,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 58,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 49,977 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 46,009 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 40,168 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 35,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 31,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres starting to crak in tread pattern

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres starting to crak in tread pattern

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2012 21,988 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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AP59 APV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP59 APV, 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 AP59 APV registered?

AP59 APV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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