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FV59 GHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,031 mi
Last recorded163,031 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 163,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 160,205 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 135,741 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 116,630 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 116,630 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 99,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 93,894 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,129 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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FV59 GHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

FV59 GHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is FV59 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 GHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV59 GHJ have outstanding finance?

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