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RV59 AWG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,424 mi
Last recorded190,424 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2023 190,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 185,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 182,630 miles

Body has Damage all around

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Fail 3 Mar 2022 182,630 miles

Body has Damage all around

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 173,974 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 173,871 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 172,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 170,782 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 168,769 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 162,797 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 155,741 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R unable to fully check seatbelt.

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 155,741 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R unable to fully check seatbelt.

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 149,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic sill trim covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2014 142,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 136,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AWG, 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

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What year was RV59 AWG registered?

RV59 AWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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