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EA59 FPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 100,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 88,789 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 88,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on 2.5mm 245/35/18y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,245 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 55,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has been repaired

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 34,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to outer sills and parts of under side not allowing full inspection of all areas

Pass 7 Feb 2020 31,558 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,045 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 30,045 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 29,251 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,685 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 12 Feb 2015 23,724 miles

o/s front tyre has cracks but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 12 Feb 2015 23,724 miles

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

n/s front tyre has cracks but not deep enough to expose cords

o/s front tyre has cracks but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 14,360 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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EA59 FPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 EA59 FPV, 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 EA59 FPV registered?

EA59 FPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is EA59 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 FPV 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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