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VE59 CFA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

84,048 mi
Last recorded84,048 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 CFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 84,048 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 80,690 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,672 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

full under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,087 miles

full under tray fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2022 67,508 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle, brake lines not checked

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,963 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,282 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 55,058 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 49,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 44,745 miles

Engine cover, under tray and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Oct 2016 42,512 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 36,225 miles

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2014 36,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm legal limit 1.6mm

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,982 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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VE59 CFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VE59 CFA, 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

How do I check the history of VE59 CFA?

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What year was VE59 CFA registered?

VE59 CFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is VE59 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 CFA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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