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FL09 JUU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,862 mi
Last recorded113,862 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 JUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 113,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front condition of thrust bush

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 113,847 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 106,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,273 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))

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

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,145 miles

under trays fitted front to back

Fail 3 Aug 2022 102,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,156 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted front to back

Fail 5 Aug 2021 100,131 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,933 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 83,367 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 69,258 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,105 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,184 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 51,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,795 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 38,654 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,166 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,791 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 21,856 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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FL09 JUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL09 JUU, 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

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What year was FL09 JUU registered?

FL09 JUU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is FL09 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL09 JUU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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