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RV59 AOW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,641 mi
Last recorded70,641 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 AOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 70,641 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,979 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2019 67,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2017 61,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r n/s/r and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 52,605 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 44,894 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 40,211 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,892 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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RV59 AOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV59 AOW, 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 RV59 AOW registered?

RV59 AOW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is RV59 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 AOW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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