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FE59 VRJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,353 mi
Last recorded135,353 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 VRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 135,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 131,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 123,957 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 120,082 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 117,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 113,708 miles

Central exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjust arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjust arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has full undertray /sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2021 113,691 miles

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge on broken light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjust arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjust arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has full undertray /sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 113,178 miles

Central exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe adjust arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light lens smashed

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe adjust arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 113,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe adjust arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light lens smashed

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Toe adjust arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 107,765 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi jont (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 98,501 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 98,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

front discs and pad worn

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,301 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil Leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2015 71,396 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,001 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 60,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,046 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 37,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

FE59 VRJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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