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FY59 PTU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,083 mi
Last recorded142,083 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 142,083 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle exhaust flexy worn

Fail 24 Dec 2021 142,083 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle exhaust flexy worn

Pass 28 Nov 2020 132,651 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Front Exhaust mounting defective FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 122,677 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 122,677 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 116,590 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 103,368 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,963 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,987 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 57,525 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine managemant light is on indecating a fault

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,237 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 PTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

FY59 PTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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