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CK59 CFL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,662 mi
Last recorded154,662 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 CFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 154,662 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 29 Feb 2020 150,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2020 150,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 144,244 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))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 144,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 17 May 2018 131,742 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2018 131,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 112,992 miles

front tyres splitting on inner sidewalls and worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Mar 2016 94,167 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,162 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlight has damp on the inside of len but not seriously reducing light output)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 57,633 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,552 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,756 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner and outer edges of tread

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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CK59 CFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK59 CFL, 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 CK59 CFL registered?

CK59 CFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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