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EO59 FFL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,692 mi
Last recorded57,692 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 FFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 57,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 54,653 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 51,244 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 47,679 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 43,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,755 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 34,791 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 34,791 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 23,212 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyre valves deteriorated/perished

Pass 15 Aug 2017 11,780 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Both Rear tyres are very heavily perished

Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,989 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 9,321 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 28 Aug 2014 7,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres have aged/cracked treads

high level brake light has moisture contamination, but not affecting its operation

Pass 28 Aug 2014 7,616 miles

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

both front tyres have aged/cracked treads

high level brake light has moisture contamination, but not affecting its operation

Fail 4 Sep 2013 6,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre split on outer wall and cracked on the tread

Pass 4 Sep 2013 6,767 miles

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

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

offside front tyre split on outer wall and cracked on the tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 5,697 miles

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

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

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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EO59 FFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 EO59 FFL, 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 EO59 FFL registered?

EO59 FFL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for EO59 FFL 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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