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FJ09 VZH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 VZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 65,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner back plates badly corroded but still secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear back plates badly corroded but still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2024 59,044 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 59,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at flexy (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 53,580 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 46,120 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 46,089 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,656 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,272 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 36,799 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 36,789 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,950 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 28,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 24,687 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 14,292 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 11,655 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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FJ09 VZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FJ09 VZH, 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 FJ09 VZH registered?

FJ09 VZH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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