MOT Status
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164,573 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Crash bar damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Undertray insecure but not likely to come off
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low Due to ns headlamp being broken and insecure (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure Broken (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily worn inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner - close to splitting, sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn inner - close to splitting (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, undertray wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Undertray insecure but not likely to come off
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
chip in windscreen
Front Chip stone windscreen
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Numbers and letters are shaded Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Chip stone windscreen
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Numbers and letters are shaded Front and rear (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
factory fitted undertrays and engine covers at time of test
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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FG09 DYU 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 FG09 DYU, 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 FG09 DYU registered?
FG09 DYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.
Is FG09 DYU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG09 DYU 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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