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FA02 EAR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,835 mi
Last recorded29,835 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 EAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 29,835 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 29,833 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 28,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 27,338 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 25,706 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 22,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured WIRING HARNESS UNDERNEATH SEAT (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,404 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,114 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,506 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,623 miles

VARIOUS BODYWORK MARKS AROUND VEHICLE.

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 16,017 miles

BODYWORK MARKS

SMALL CRACKS IN TYRES IN GENERAL

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,801 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 19,899 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wall cuts,cracking.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 12,364 miles

Advise nearside front tyre wall cuts,cracking.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 10,409 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,865 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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FA02 EAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FA02 EAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA02 EAR registered?

FA02 EAR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is FA02 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA02 EAR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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