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RK59 XFC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,862 mi
Last recorded126,862 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 126,862 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 109,505 miles

exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 86,585 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 86,585 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,027 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,506 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,473 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 25 Aug 2016 48,331 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 33,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,195 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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RK59 XFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RK59 XFC, 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 RK59 XFC registered?

RK59 XFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is RK59 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK59 XFC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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