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FV59 KWC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,767 mi
Last recorded68,767 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 KWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 68,767 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 68,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 62,942 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 53,014 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,195 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 51,195 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 44,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 38,797 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 33,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 32,576 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 32,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,578 miles

Offside Rear has crack on side wall

engine management is stay on

Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,985 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 27,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 KWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

FV59 KWC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FV59 KWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV59 KWC 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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