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FG59 NVU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 NVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 79,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 66,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,942 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 55,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,869 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 50,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished

engine covers fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 44,962 miles

Nearside Front park light warning

Offside Front park light warning

service overdue

Pass 29 Jan 2015 36,757 miles

Front tyres have heavy wear on edges

Offside rear tyre has minor cut on inner sidewall not to cords

Fail 12 Nov 2013 28,029 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 28,029 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 22,979 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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 NVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

FG59 NVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is FG59 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 NVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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