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DU09 FBO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,450 mi
Last recorded194,450 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 FBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 194,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog light out

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Rack play

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake shield corroded

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2023 194,449 miles

Front Bumper insecure Bumper and grille (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fog light out

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Rack play

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake shield corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sill covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2022 185,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 185,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm - Alloy arm with a bush either end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm - Alloy arm with a bush either end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cut down to cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed on outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 159,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 4 Mar 2021 159,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,615 miles

Offside Front headlamp is loose at fixings, recommend further inspection/repair

Fail 2 Mar 2020 139,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlamp is loose at fixings, recommend further inspection/repair

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 121,432 miles

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

steering column has movement, covers fitted restricting view/inspection recommend further inspection/fix

Pass 7 Mar 2018 106,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre is worn smooth on inner edge, advise replace

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,738 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,443 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres have cracks in their tread areas

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,396 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 18,396 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DU09 FBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU09 FBO, 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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DU09 FBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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