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AP09 FBG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,154 mi
Last recorded119,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 FBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 119,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 113,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 108,214 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

OSF parking light warning on dash- working at time of test

Fail 6 Jan 2024 108,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

OSF parking light warning on dash- working at time of test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF drop link boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,358 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 96,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 93,221 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 91,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 91,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 72,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,287 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 51,287 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 20,266 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 20,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 16,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 14,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jul 2012 12,322 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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AP09 FBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP09 FBG, 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 AP09 FBG registered?

AP09 FBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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