MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower play in suspension arm bush front one
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edgers (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose, border line (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine smoking heavily during warm up. Advise repair
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking onto exhaust. Advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rough engine idle.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Parking brake binding slightly on offside. Advise repair
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
under trays fitted
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
under trays fitted
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs are worn
vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FG59 EGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 FG59 EGJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FG59 EGJ?
You can check the full history of FG59 EGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FG59 EGJ registered?
FG59 EGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2009.
Is FG59 EGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG59 EGJ 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.
Does FG59 EGJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FG59 EGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.