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FY59 KHV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Electric 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,590 mi
Last recorded165,590 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 KHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 165,590 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 165,585 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 157,025 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 146,631 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 146,631 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 141,234 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 134,899 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 134,899 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,829 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 128,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,488 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 115,599 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 115,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 110,496 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 107,421 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 97,183 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 82,457 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 KHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY59 KHV, 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 KHV registered?

FY59 KHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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