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FG09 JJV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,519 mi
Last recorded88,519 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 JJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 83,844 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 83,844 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 77,046 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2022 77,046 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 May 2021 72,788 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,643 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,374 miles

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

Fail 20 Oct 2018 64,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front wiper slight smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2017 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 60,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,570 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind and squeal

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,555 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 41,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 30,384 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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FG09 JJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JJV, 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 JJV registered?

FG09 JJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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