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VK59 DFA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,758 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,165 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,206 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 31,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK59 DFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK59 DFA, 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

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What year was VK59 DFA registered?

VK59 DFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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