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FG59 EGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,648 mi
Last recorded170,648 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 EGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 170,648 miles

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))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 167,222 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 167,193 miles

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.

Pass 16 Oct 2019 158,157 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,529 miles

Parking brake binding slightly on offside. Advise repair

Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,365 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 122,365 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 110,882 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 78,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 62,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,345 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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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.

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What year was FG59 EGJ registered?

FG59 EGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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