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FN59 GOX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,863 mi
Last recorded122,863 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 GOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 122,863 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 122,811 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 120,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 186,479 miles

Nearside Front cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,080 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,835 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 105,833 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,082 miles

Both wipers slightly smearing screen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges(225/45x17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 50,671 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 36,825 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 36,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brakes poor condition & corroded

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

both front tyres poor condition/cracked & perished

oil level low

run-out on front brakes

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 GOX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GOX, 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 GOX registered?

FN59 GOX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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