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RV59 PGK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

172,082 mi
Last recorded172,082 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 PGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 172,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 165,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 155,666 miles

Undertray's fitted.

Pass 5 Sep 2020 146,923 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 141,570 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 131,295 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 122,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 112,564 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 112,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 101,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,975 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 77,784 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 PGK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PGK, 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 PGK registered?

RV59 PGK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is RV59 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 PGK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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