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FY59 XEC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,811 mi
Last recorded121,811 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 121,811 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limit

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Oct 2022 112,240 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 3 Oct 2022 112,240 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,813 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 83,918 miles

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside front tyre small cut in side wall

tyre light on display

Pass 29 Sep 2018 74,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,094 miles

brake pipes greased

covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,056 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 47,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 38,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,677 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,639 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 29,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres inner edges scrubbed/outer edges cracking

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 XEC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

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

Is FY59 XEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 XEC 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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