MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
under engine and body covers fitted
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
under engine and body covers fitted
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear hand brake cable support bracket broken.
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower foremost suspension arm bushes all perished/cracked. nearside & offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested Caliper burst (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Burst when preforming roller brake test (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advise front brake pads wearing low
Advise rear brake pads wearing low
both front inner brake pipes slight corrosion
both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion
offside rear tyre worn close to limit
small chip in windscreen in zone b
n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge
both front & n/s/r tyres heavily perished/kerb rubbed
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV59 CGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 FV59 CGZ, 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 FV59 CGZ registered?
FV59 CGZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.
Is FV59 CGZ safe to buy?
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