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FD59 FDN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

208,844 mi
Last recorded208,844 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 FDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 208,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 208,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 180,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 14 Mar 2017 180,894 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 19 Mar 2016 149,113 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 149,113 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,462 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 126,462 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 123,940 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 100,206 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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FD59 FDN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FD59 FDN, 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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How do I check the history of FD59 FDN?

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What year was FD59 FDN registered?

FD59 FDN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is FD59 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD59 FDN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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