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FH09 JXL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,670 mi
Last recorded164,670 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 JXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 164,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 164,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 160,527 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 160,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in inner wing bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing bay area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 146,505 miles

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

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

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

park brake need adjusting

Pass 22 Sep 2021 132,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 124,818 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,781 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 110,139 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 103,655 miles

all four tyres fitted to vehicle are intended for commercial use

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 103,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyres fitted to vehicle are intended for commercial use

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat being fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,234 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

parking waring light on ?

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,479 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,095 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 69,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,834 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 34,570 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

clutch pedal anti slip has slight wear

Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,570 miles

clutch pedal anti slip has slight wear

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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FH09 JXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FH09 JXL, 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 FH09 JXL registered?

FH09 JXL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2009.

Is FH09 JXL safe to buy?

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