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A11 FYR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,500 mi
Last recorded147,500 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 FYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,500 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn piece broken off end of spring still secure (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 143,116 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 143,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe,from under plastic trim to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front rear pipe from plastic trim to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r handbrake 70% lower than n/s/r,brake needs attention

Pass 20 Sep 2018 133,426 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 133,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 120,466 miles

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to both front to rear brakepipes at rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 120,297 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to both front to rear brakepipes at rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,721 miles

front damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,735 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,041 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 64,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,683 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 40,537 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 40,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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A11 FYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 FYR, 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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A11 FYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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