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FX59 HMU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,205 mi
Last recorded121,205 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 HMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 121,205 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 112,685 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 112,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 105,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 102,459 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2022 102,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 99,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 94,933 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,000 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 137,901 miles

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

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 137,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs lipped

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,011 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,838 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 59,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,618 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 40,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FX59 HMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX59 HMU, 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 FX59 HMU registered?

FX59 HMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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