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RV59 AUY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,213 mi
Last recorded108,213 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 AUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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vital components underside floor and engine bay not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

advise tracking

vital components underside floor and engine bay not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 16 Jan 2019 102,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

child seat rear

underside floor not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,401 miles

Nearside Outer sill not checked due to covers

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer sill not checked due to covers

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

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

underside floor not inspected due to covers

Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 77,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,527 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,945 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 AUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

RV59 AUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is RV59 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 AUY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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