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FV59 KWD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,335 mi
Last recorded171,335 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 KWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 171,335 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive general oil on underbody, spread around or covered in plastic trays preventing inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 171,335 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive general oil on underbody, spread around or covered in plastic trays preventing inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 158,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 136,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping on first bounce

Fail 30 Mar 2019 136,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front shock absorbers appear to have reduced damping on first bounce

Pass 6 Apr 2018 129,351 miles

Headlamp dull

Fail 3 Apr 2018 129,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp dull

Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 120,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,814 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Apr 2016 108,814 miles

Engine warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,475 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2015 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres getting low

Pass 2 Jan 2014 87,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,828 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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 KWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWD, 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 KWD registered?

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

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