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FE59 GSO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,246 mi
Last recorded128,246 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 GSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 128,246 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 128,222 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 117,574 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S-O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres edges slightly worn N/S -O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 117,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil level is low.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S-O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres edges slightly worn N/S -O/S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 108,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,843 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 98,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 94,912 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 89,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 84,901 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 82,647 miles

exhaust blowing from weld on catalytic converter passed emissions test

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,242 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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FE59 GSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FE59 GSO, 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 FE59 GSO registered?

FE59 GSO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 GSO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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