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FN59 GPF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,404 mi
Last recorded111,404 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 111,404 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 107,450 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,859 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 96,853 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 96,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 91,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 91,897 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear scraping noise when rotating wheel

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm legal limit as on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

service overdue symbol warning on dash

undertrays and floor shields fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 89,525 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both lamps not checked due to broken springs (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear scraping noise when rotating wheel

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm legal limit as on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

service overdue symbol warning on dash

undertrays and floor shields fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front driving light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 84,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside dipped beam bulb slightly dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Dec 2018 75,888 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside dipped beam bulb slightly dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jan 2018 72,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,666 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,633 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 59,633 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,893 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,623 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 40,725 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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FN59 GPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN59 GPF, 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 GPF registered?

FN59 GPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FN59 GPF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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