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FG59 NVW

2009 Mercedes C250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

232,573 mi
Last recorded232,573 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes C25088,065 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 NVW
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 232,573 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 219,478 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 219,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 208,564 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 208,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 200,156 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 200,115 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 190,963 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 190,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 181,998 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 175,845 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 169,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 162,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 150,419 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 150,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 139,725 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 139,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 4,795 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,438 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 91,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 77,548 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 77,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 62,304 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,803 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,897 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 62,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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FG59 NVW is a 2009 Mercedes C250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 88,065 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG59 NVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG59 NVW registered?

FG59 NVW is a 2009 Mercedes C250, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is FG59 NVW safe to buy?

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