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FX59 HWL

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,082 mi
Last recorded130,082 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 HWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 130,082 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 130,082 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 118,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 183,971 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 4 Jan 2021 103,787 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 95,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both side) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both side) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both side) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,973 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 92,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 85,533 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 85,533 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 74,802 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 64,955 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,120 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,524 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FX59 HWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX59 HWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FX59 HWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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