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FG59 UHM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,831 mi
Last recorded125,831 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 UHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 125,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2025 119,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 119,014 miles

Front undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,674 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 115,674 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,450 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,696 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 99,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 91,085 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 91,085 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,002 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 83,002 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,700 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,765 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 69,765 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 61,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 61,122 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,780 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,274 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 UHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UHM, 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 UHM registered?

FG59 UHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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