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FN59 GNV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

227,329 mi
Last recorded227,329 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 227,329 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 227,329 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust detached front flexi (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexi broke not connected (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 223,168 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 219,690 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 214,026 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 206,570 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 199,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 190,447 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 186,022 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 170,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 155,697 miles

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

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

no peak reached on smoke test

Pass 5 Dec 2015 136,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 122,780 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 108,832 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 108,832 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 74,567 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut in outer side wall

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

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

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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FN59 GNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FN59 GNV, 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 FN59 GNV registered?

FN59 GNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FN59 GNV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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