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FN59 VPO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,076 mi
Last recorded68,076 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 VPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 68,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH badly cracked & perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and Bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both edges slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint - slight (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 66,455 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 65,334 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 64,234 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,286 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 60,422 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,685 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 59,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,756 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,690 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 33,643 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 VPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 VPO, 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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FN59 VPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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