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F8 TDW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,032 mi
Last recorded113,032 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 TDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,032 miles

front lower valance damaged

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end link bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp smashed and not working

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan rusted badly and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 113,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod front bush split and worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement end link bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp smashed and not working

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan rusted badly and leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front lower valance damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,365 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump very rusty and slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Apr 2024 102,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer metal brake pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has slight oil leak/gearbox sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 102,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front outer metal brake pipes getting rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats ()

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both gaiters getting perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 1 out of the 4 positions lamps not working

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has slight oil leak/gearbox sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,611 miles

front bumper lower valance damaged nearside and offside

offside rear parking brake slower to operate

Fail 14 Apr 2023 95,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. odd size, spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

front bumper lower valance damaged nearside and offside

offside rear parking brake slower to operate

Pass 12 Apr 2022 86,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

gearbox sump very rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,999 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 69,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,580 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,803 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 29,402 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,121 miles

Both rear tyre walls are beginning to crack and perish

n/s/f tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 13,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 11,376 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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F8 TDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F8 TDW, 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 F8 TDW registered?

F8 TDW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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