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9 FGW

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,569 mi
Last recorded62,569 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 FGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 62,569 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,881 miles

Corrosion at rear underside of vehicle

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 60,604 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 59,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 59,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 58,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 58,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,478 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 56,467 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 54,607 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,067 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,137 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,052 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,211 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,544 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 38,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,042 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 36,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 34,218 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,134 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 25,605 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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9 FGW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 9 FGW, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 9 FGW registered?

9 FGW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is 9 FGW safe to buy?

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