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FL59 FXM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,256 mi
Last recorded130,256 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 130,256 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 124,218 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 116,921 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front upper ball joint slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,593 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 106,138 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 106,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 98,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 93,169 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 93,155 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s rear accross axle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play in the upright facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,089 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 73,664 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undersheilds and engine cover not ballowing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2017 60,854 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 60,854 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 57,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near corrosion limit (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,817 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,921 miles

rear tyre valves perished

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 FXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL59 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

FL59 FXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is FL59 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 FXM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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