MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,364 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front position lamps slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamps slightly discoloured
Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front fog lamp lense broken
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY59 XCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?
FY59 XCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2009.
Is FY59 XCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY59 XCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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