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FY59 CDN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,692 mi
Last recorded81,692 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 CDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 81,692 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side and off side. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near side and off side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,850 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 59,631 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 59,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 50,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 44,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 43,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 41,841 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,819 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 38,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 32,982 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 31,468 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 30,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,004 miles

advised nearside rear brake binding slightly

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 CDN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 CDN registered?

FY59 CDN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is FY59 CDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 CDN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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