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FG54 FGS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,599 mi
Last recorded164,599 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 164,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inner edge, and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 155,697 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 146,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 146,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,242 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,082 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 125,082 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 119,351 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 119,351 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 111,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 98,460 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 98,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 87,157 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,774 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 50,884 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FG54 FGS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG54 FGS, 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 FG54 FGS registered?

FG54 FGS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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