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FL59 HTK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,248 mi
Last recorded84,248 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 84,248 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2025 81,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 78,089 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2023 74,971 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2022 72,019 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

under covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,589 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,855 miles

Under Covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,442 miles

Under covers Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 17 Sep 2019 63,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Under covers Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,404 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 58,287 miles

both rear tyres side walls and treads cracked

under covers and engine covers

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,711 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,429 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2015 50,429 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 45,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 39,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,314 miles

both front tyres cracks in sidewalls,slight uneven wear

front brake pads wearing low (aprox 6000 miles left)

front wiper blades poor condition

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 HTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HTK, 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

How do I check the history of FL59 HTK?

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What year was FL59 HTK registered?

FL59 HTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is FL59 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL59 HTK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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