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FG59 UHC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

202,663 mi
Last recorded202,663 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 UHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 202,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 177,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2021 151,031 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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advise screen chipped

Fail 21 Jun 2021 151,031 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise engine covers

advise screen chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2020 135,488 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 113,505 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 100,404 miles

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 84,666 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 68,763 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 40,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,154 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 UHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

FG59 UHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is FG59 UHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG59 UHC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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