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AG09 FHR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,679 mi
Last recorded133,679 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 FHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 133,679 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,724 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 29 Feb 2024 130,667 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened main fail is on O/S/R of sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached already detached from top joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached already detached from top joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,952 miles

Chips to screen

Fail 2 Mar 2023 127,948 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f metal brake pipe pitted and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Chips to screen

Pass 28 Feb 2022 126,355 miles

Chips to windscreen.

Front metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slight damage to tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

O/S dipped beam dim.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slight damage to tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight play to O/S & N/S steering arms.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,795 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 124,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 122,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,297 miles

Front Registration plate damaged.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cut in the sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 100,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,452 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam dim compared to o/s

Fail 1 Mar 2017 89,326 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside headlamp beam dim compared to o/s

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,687 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 61,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 61,296 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 58,656 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 58,655 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 50,834 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,446 miles

N/S/F Foglamp lense cracked

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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AG09 FHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG09 FHR, 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 AG09 FHR registered?

AG09 FHR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is AG09 FHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG09 FHR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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