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DA59 FVK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,840 mi
Last recorded78,840 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 FVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 78,840 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 75,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 72,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 69,769 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 67,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,849 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 61,849 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 59,173 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 55,620 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 54,599 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 52,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,090 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 43,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 43,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,434 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 19,162 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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DA59 FVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DA59 FVK, 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 DA59 FVK registered?

DA59 FVK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2009.

Is DA59 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 FVK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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