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FN59 VRL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,550 mi
Last recorded86,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,550 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 86,550 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 86,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 83,089 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 83,083 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,692 miles

Central exhaust flex

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

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

Nearside Rear caliper plugs

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flex hose grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear caliper plugs

Offside mirror case tape

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

extensive undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,078 miles

Central under trays fitted

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,899 miles

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 47,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper and lower engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2016 40,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,770 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,887 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 25,887 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 19,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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 VRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

FN59 VRL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is FN59 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN59 VRL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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