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ST59 FPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST59 FPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 122,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 113,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear spring arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear spring arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear spring arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,350 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 96,288 miles

Central Front Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that it permits the entry of exhaust fumes (6.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 89,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear front suspension rams inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 89,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear front suspension rams inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 80,872 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,777 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 67,580 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,678 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 5 Aug 2016 55,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 43,279 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

bot front tyres wearing on both edges and slight cut o/s/f

cut on n/s/r tyre inside edge

Fail 5 Aug 2015 43,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing at rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

bot front tyres wearing on both edges and slight cut o/s/f

cut on n/s/r tyre inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,429 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 31,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,294 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 FPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FPV, 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 FPV registered?

ST59 FPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is ST59 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST59 FPV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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