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FY59 VMV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,731 mi
Last recorded192,731 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 192,731 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 192,731 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 171,969 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 164,749 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 152,206 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 152,203 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 143,069 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 132,074 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear part) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 123,300 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak rear diff ()

offside and nearside front tyre valves starting to perish

Pass 16 Dec 2015 108,347 miles

exhaust front pipe loose

Fail 16 Dec 2015 108,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust front pipe loose

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,615 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,525 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 VMV 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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

FY59 VMV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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The MOT history for FY59 VMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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