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FY59 CAE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,319 mi
Last recorded97,319 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 CAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,319 miles

Central exhaust clamp in poor condition

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 97,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp in poor condition

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,534 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 89,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 72,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,426 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,802 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 46,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,470 miles

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2014 27,499 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,667 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 19,469 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,280 miles

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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FY59 CAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY59 CAE, 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 FY59 CAE registered?

FY59 CAE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is FY59 CAE safe to buy?

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