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ST59 FNL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

222,228 mi
Last recorded222,228 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 FNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 222,228 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 221,122 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 220,796 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 217,955 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 214,481 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 203,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 186,791 miles

engine top and bottom cover fitted

n/s/f tyre worn in inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2015 172,565 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 172,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 160,677 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 150,060 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 136,453 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 120,087 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 115,949 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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ST59 FNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ST59 FNL, 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 ST59 FNL registered?

ST59 FNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is ST59 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 FNL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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