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FV59 GJK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,415 mi
Last recorded147,415 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 GJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 147,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 145,850 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 145,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 132,710 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 112,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 112,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 99,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,469 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 68,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJK, 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 GJK registered?

FV59 GJK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is FV59 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 GJK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV59 GJK have outstanding finance?

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