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HF59 FVM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF59 FVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 119,389 miles

Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 111,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,029 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 110,020 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 99,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 92,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 86,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 86,474 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front -front arms outer bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,095 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 72,709 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 72,709 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,672 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,672 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,338 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 42,240 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,217 miles

near side front tyre wearing on shoulders

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,083 miles

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

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)

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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HF59 FVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HF59 FVM, 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 HF59 FVM registered?

HF59 FVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HF59 FVM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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