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FE09 OEX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,499 mi
Last recorded94,499 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 OEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 94,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 90,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,891 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 86,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 80,873 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 80,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 78,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 74,039 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 69,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,184 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 56,221 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 51,100 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 39,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,060 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 27,358 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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FE09 OEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE09 OEX, 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

How do I check the history of FE09 OEX?

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What year was FE09 OEX registered?

FE09 OEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is FE09 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE09 OEX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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