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RV59 AUT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

163,616 mi
Last recorded163,616 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 163,616 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 159,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 155,315 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 155,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 149,647 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 145,020 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 137,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 132,836 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 101,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 90,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,266 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 66,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,208 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 40,506 miles

advise freeplay detected at steering wheel

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

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 AUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc 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 RV59 AUT, 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 AUT registered?

RV59 AUT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is RV59 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 AUT 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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