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RV59 AYS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,667 mi
Last recorded107,667 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 AYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 107,667 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 99,509 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 90,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 82,541 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 75,191 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,577 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 68,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,997 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 50,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 40,308 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 40,308 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear trim (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,605 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 31,391 miles

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

O/S/F tyrehas superficial cracks on sidewall .Cords or ply are not exposed. N/S/F tyre has damage to the bumpstrip

Fail 23 Mar 2015 31,391 miles

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

O/S/F tyrehas superficial cracks on sidewall .Cords or ply are not exposed. N/S/F tyre has damage to the bumpstrip

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 26,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,987 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 20,954 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 AYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 AYS, 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 AYS registered?

RV59 AYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is RV59 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 AYS 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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