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DE09 FUY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,803 mi
Last recorded191,803 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 191,803 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 179,567 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 169,369 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 165,366 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2023 160,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 154,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 141,150 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,272 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,030 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower corner bumper to under arch liner damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear park brake effort lower than o/s

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 109,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wall damaged (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower corner bumper to under arch liner damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear park brake effort lower than o/s

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 99,591 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both offside and nearside. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 89,887 miles

could not test all rear adult seat belts due to baby/child seats and brackets

Fail 7 Apr 2016 89,887 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

could not test all rear adult seat belts due to baby/child seats and brackets

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,137 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 72,189 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,279 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,074 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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DE09 FUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE09 FUY, 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 DE09 FUY registered?

DE09 FUY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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