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AV59 TVE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,184 mi
Last recorded118,184 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,184 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 115,508 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 112,790 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,634 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 110,634 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 108,820 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES AT THE N/S/R ,BEHIND COVERS. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,261 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 102,554 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 97,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 91,867 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 85,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,971 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 69,971 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,407 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 29,032 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 29,032 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (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 TVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 TVE, 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 AV59 TVE registered?

AV59 TVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is AV59 TVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV59 TVE 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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