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FL09 XVR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,665 mi
Last recorded199,665 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 XVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 199,665 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm , inner bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 199,610 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm , inner bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 118,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

low park brake reading n/s/r

Pass 13 Dec 2022 114,071 miles

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

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

park brake low reading n/s/r.

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,060 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 108,008 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 103,560 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect park brake shoes sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 103,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ,rear arm, outer ball joint excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect park brake shoes sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,690 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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))

large plastic covers prevent inspection of underfloor and outer sills

parking brake imbalance but met the requierments

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,792 miles

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

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

Rear park brake only just met the percentage at 17%

Pass 4 Jul 2017 89,975 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,975 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 58,587 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 56,285 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edges of tread

rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2013 37,337 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,104 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 29,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL09 XVR, 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 FL09 XVR registered?

FL09 XVR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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