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SN59 FXK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,792 mi
Last recorded62,792 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 FXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 62,792 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2024 62,705 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2024 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2023 62,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 62,164 miles

Offside Headlamp dip beam output slightly reduced

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,905 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 61,904 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front [rear] arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,863 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,096 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 56,096 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 52,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 47,341 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 43,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 38,357 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,213 miles

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

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

osf and nsf tyres cuts in sidewall

Fail 30 Oct 2014 38,213 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

osf and nsf tyres cuts in sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,730 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SN59 FXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN59 FXK, 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 SN59 FXK registered?

SN59 FXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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