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FD09 AVU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,211 mi
Last recorded152,211 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 152,211 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 146,850 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 146,847 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 139,529 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

center exhaust clamp cracked

Fail 9 Sep 2024 139,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

center exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2023 132,973 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,730 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 125,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked and showing cord. 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked and showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,286 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 118,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle (nearside) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,363 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 109,209 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 84,117 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,407 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2013 59,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,489 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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FD09 AVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FD09 AVU, 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 FD09 AVU registered?

FD09 AVU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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