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VU59 FWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,147 mi
Last recorded99,147 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 FWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 99,147 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,876 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 93,460 miles

osf tyre slightly perished/cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,391 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf lower (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres very slightly perished

handbrake osr shows fluctuation on rollers

Pass 1 Aug 2022 84,930 miles

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

nsf and osr tyres very slightly perished

parking brake has some fluctuation

Pass 12 Apr 2021 80,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake slight fluxuation on brake rollers

Pass 20 Apr 2020 77,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear and central brake pipes corroded. Unable to inspect fully due to plastic under trays fitted. Would advise further inspection.

Fail 3 Apr 2019 68,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear and central brake pipes corroded. Unable to inspect fully due to plastic under trays fitted. Would advise further inspection.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,724 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,322 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,569 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,787 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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VU59 FWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 VU59 FWJ, 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 VU59 FWJ registered?

VU59 FWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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