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EA59 RKO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,383 mi
Last recorded119,383 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 RKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 119,383 miles

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

Offside Rear light plastics damaged , no white light showing

full under cover and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 106,621 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall, no ply or cords showing ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2018 106,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall, no ply or cords showing ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 16 Apr 2018 106,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front tyre has damage to side wall

both rear tyres worn close to limit 245/40/17 91y

Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,253 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,463 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 68,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,966 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 54,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamp lenses are damaged

osf tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall

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 RKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKO, 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 RKO registered?

EA59 RKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is EA59 RKO safe to buy?

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