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HG59 FTF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,626 mi
Last recorded85,626 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 FTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 85,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 78,584 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 75,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,144 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 67,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 63,513 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,920 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,354 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 54,699 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 51,073 miles

front discs badly lipped on inner edges-pads getting low.

small stone chips in zone a and b

Fail 10 Oct 2017 51,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs badly lipped on inner edges-pads getting low.

small stone chips in zone a and b

Pass 4 Nov 2016 40,432 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 30,425 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 27,644 miles

NOTE! no peak detected during exhaust emissions test

both rear tyres worn almost to wearbars

Pass 26 Oct 2013 39,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 21,079 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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HG59 FTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HG59 FTF, 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 HG59 FTF registered?

HG59 FTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2009.

Is HG59 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG59 FTF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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