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FL59 FVZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,203 mi
Last recorded157,203 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 157,203 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 92,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 88,639 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 88,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 81,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,845 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 75,803 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,768 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,726 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 69,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,426 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 63,424 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,953 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,146 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 45,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 21,456 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 FVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL59 FVZ registered?

FL59 FVZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is FL59 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 FVZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL59 FVZ have outstanding finance?

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