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ST59 FNP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,189 mi
Last recorded202,189 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 202,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 197,159 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension arm bush is slightly perished. ball joint pointing up

Offside Front suspension arm bush is slightly perished. ball joint pointing up

Fail 28 Oct 2019 197,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint pointing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front suspension arm bush is slightly perished. ball joint pointing up

Offside Front suspension arm bush is slightly perished. ball joint pointing up

Pass 5 Nov 2018 190,006 miles

Central Exhaust clamp split but not causing exhaust to leak

Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (torque strut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (torque strut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Vibration from engine/gearbox

Fail 5 Nov 2018 190,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central Exhaust clamp split but not causing exhaust to leak

Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (torque strut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (torque strut) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall off

Vibration from engine/gearbox

Pass 17 Oct 2017 179,582 miles

E.M.L. light on

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 179,580 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E.M.L. light on

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 169,436 miles

EML on

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 161,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear spring heavily corroded.

Trays/covers fitted to underside.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 141,977 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,265 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,481 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 FNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST59 FNP, 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 FNP registered?

ST59 FNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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