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DE59 FZR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,179 mi
Last recorded156,179 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 FZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2020 156,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 150,781 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 150,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords innerside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 140,362 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 139,289 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked Cracked along existing repair (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on edges - close to cords on outer edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,467 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 118,124 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 89,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,577 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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DE59 FZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE59 FZR, 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 DE59 FZR registered?

DE59 FZR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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The MOT history for DE59 FZR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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