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2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,370 mi
Last recorded104,370 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 URL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,353 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 102,353 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 97,182 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,019 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 90,762 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 90,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 85,974 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,429 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Side sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,380 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,189 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 60,202 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 58,544 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 51,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear cracks in both tyres

Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,815 miles

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 13 May 2014 40,908 miles

surface cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 14 May 2013 35,821 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,998 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 URL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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