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FD59 FDO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,593 mi
Last recorded149,593 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 FDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 149,593 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 149,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 145,135 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 144,811 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 140,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 137,167 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 137,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 126,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 104,550 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 88,107 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 79,548 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,984 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 55,984 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 47,350 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 FDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FDO, 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 FD59 FDO registered?

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

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