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RV59 AUW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,668 mi
Last recorded150,668 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 150,668 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 150,431 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 150,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 135,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 134,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 115,126 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 114,911 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 100,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 100,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 86,493 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 86,493 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 72,443 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 59,920 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 59,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,477 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 26,575 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 21,572 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut to outer wall,but cord not exposed.

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 AUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AUW, 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

How do I check the history of RV59 AUW?

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What year was RV59 AUW registered?

RV59 AUW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is RV59 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 AUW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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