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FV59 CGZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,107 mi
Last recorded145,107 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 CGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 145,107 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 129,484 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 129,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,850 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,451 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,304 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 120,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,635 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 102,348 miles

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))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 102,348 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,129 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,403 miles

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 46,465 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,499 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,480 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for FV59 CGZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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