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FP59 HTC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,636 mi
Last recorded186,636 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 HTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 186,636 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 186,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 171,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 156,140 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 156,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 151,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 146,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 139,635 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2020 131,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Sep 2020 131,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Sep 2019 121,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2018 109,993 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 109,993 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,447 miles

Front tyres getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undercovers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2017 97,447 miles

Front tyres getting low

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undercovers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,553 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,368 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 42,207 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 HTC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP59 HTC, 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 FP59 HTC registered?

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

Is FP59 HTC safe to buy?

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