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LD59 FTK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 FTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,555 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 118,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,473 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 93,148 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 80,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 May 2017 69,290 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 69,290 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 49,434 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 49,434 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,510 miles

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

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

undertray fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,901 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 22,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 22,157 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)

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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LD59 FTK 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 78.6%.

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 LD59 FTK, 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 LD59 FTK registered?

LD59 FTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LD59 FTK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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