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RF59 XAA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,232 mi
Last recorded89,232 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 89,232 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 82,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 81,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 66,534 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 62,230 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 51,288 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,858 miles

Engine warning light on

slight play in nearside front thrust arm bush

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 31,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,661 miles

nail in o/s/r tyer

Fail 16 Aug 2012 17,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in o/s/r tyer

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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RF59 XAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RF59 XAA, 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 RF59 XAA registered?

RF59 XAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2009.

Is RF59 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF59 XAA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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