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FY59 XDE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,705 mi
Last recorded137,705 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 XDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 137,705 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 120,765 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,807 miles

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

slight crack in windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Sep 2018 98,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight crack in windscreen, not in drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Sep 2017 84,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,710 miles

Near side & off side front anti roll bar drop link dust covers perished & worn

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

Off side front brake pipe corroded & rusty

Off side rear suspension trailing arm ( inner bush perished & splitting )

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,967 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 44,724 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 29,336 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 XDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 XDE registered?

FY59 XDE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is FY59 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 XDE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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