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FP59 HRW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,396 mi
Last recorded129,396 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 HRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 129,396 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 129,278 miles

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 126,059 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 119,855 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 119,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 119,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 115,279 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 111,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,773 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2018 97,356 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,538 miles

Offside Rear cut in tread of tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2016 81,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,261 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,982 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,847 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 62,335 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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FP59 HRW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FP59 HRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP59 HRW registered?

FP59 HRW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is FP59 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 HRW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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