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FG09 XWT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,998 mi
Last recorded60,998 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 XWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 60,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 58,662 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 58,653 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,044 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 51,635 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 46,852 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,265 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Jan 2021 43,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Jul 2019 37,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 32,301 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 28,491 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2016 25,844 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 16,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XWT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XWT, 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 XWT registered?

FG09 XWT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is FG09 XWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 XWT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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