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FY59 URW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,237 mi
Last recorded110,237 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 URW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 110,237 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2026 110,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,669 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2025 109,663 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 107,486 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,471 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2021 100,925 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,188 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 98,188 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 91,132 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,002 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 83,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 73,880 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,934 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 8 Oct 2014 42,572 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 42,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2013 28,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 20,409 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 URW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 URW, 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 URW registered?

FY59 URW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is FY59 URW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 URW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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