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FP59 TRV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 TRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 139,324 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 219,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 219,374 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 131,877 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust flexy pipe deteriorated and slightly loose

Lower Under trays fitted

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

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

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s r and n.s,r brake discs worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,188 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 127,188 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 195,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 112,774 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 112,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 105,850 miles

225/45/ r17

child seat fitted to offside rear

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges.

offside front tyre won bald on edges and close to legal limit.

Fail 30 Jan 2016 105,850 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

225/45/ r17

child seat fitted to offside rear

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges.

offside front tyre won bald on edges and close to legal limit.

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,539 miles

rear tyres worn unevenly and just on limit suggest replacement asap

Pass 1 Feb 2014 87,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2012 75,667 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 75,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

FP59 TRV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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