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DK59 FYG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,504 mi
Last recorded136,504 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 FYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 136,504 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2023 130,507 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 121,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly reduced projected beam (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 121,867 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly reduced projected beam (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,951 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 111,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight damage to offside and nearside rear lights

Fail 13 Oct 2020 110,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight damage to offside and nearside rear lights

Pass 29 Apr 2019 103,826 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 98,366 miles

under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 May 2018 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded the pipe that runs over the diff (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside wiper smears screen

Pass 16 May 2016 69,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,625 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 69,625 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 66,901 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,748 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

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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DK59 FYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK59 FYG, 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 DK59 FYG registered?

DK59 FYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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