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FV59 EFB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 EFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 108,728 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 104,985 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 104,970 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 81,223 miles

Front Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Mar 2016 80,982 miles

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

Front Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2015 66,958 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 57,412 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,412 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 40,272 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FV59 EFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV59 EFB, 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 EFB registered?

FV59 EFB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is FV59 EFB safe to buy?

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