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AV59 TPY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 TPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 104,593 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 97,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where metal pipes connect with hoses to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,897 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 88,897 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 80,403 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 73,683 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,695 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 65,138 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,246 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 55,260 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,365 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 39,359 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,971 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 31,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AV59 TPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV59 TPY, 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

How do I check the history of AV59 TPY?

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What year was AV59 TPY registered?

AV59 TPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is AV59 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 TPY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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