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FL59 AMX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,892 mi
Last recorded174,892 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 AMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 174,892 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 171,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 155,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 146,117 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 146,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 141,429 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 141,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 2 Jul 2020 138,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 138,221 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 132,234 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 132,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 125,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 125,283 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly (stepping on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,886 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,489 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 88,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 627,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,276 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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FL59 AMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FL59 AMX, 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 FL59 AMX registered?

FL59 AMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FL59 AMX safe to buy?

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