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FIW 210

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,578 mi
Last recorded95,578 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 210
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 95,578 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 89,946 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 84,098 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn thin

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,844 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,295 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 67,278 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,297 miles

nail in neaide rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,234 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Dec 2016 55,033 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 50,949 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 50,949 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,142 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,671 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,445 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 35,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,914 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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FIW 210 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FIW 210, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIW 210?

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What year was FIW 210 registered?

FIW 210 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is FIW 210 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 210 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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