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FE59 XUK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,077 mi
Last recorded143,077 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 XUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 143,077 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 143,077 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 133,065 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 133,065 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 124,418 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 113,426 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 107,636 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 98,736 miles

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect inner rear pads low (3.5.1g)

engine/undershields fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,784 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,622 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low/front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 Nov 2012 57,963 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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FE59 XUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK registered?

FE59 XUK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is FE59 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 XUK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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