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FN09 EPU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,996 mi
Last recorded109,996 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 EPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 109,996 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 109,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 105,397 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 100,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside and offside rear outer constant velocity joint boots are leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 96,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower fog light unit cracked

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2021 139,264 miles

Front wipers smear

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2021 139,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,711 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar drop linkage ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside front fog lamp lens is cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,798 miles

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

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

Offside wing mirror side repeater Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 14 Feb 2018 66,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror repeater slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door fails to open from inside vehicle

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror repeater slightly dim (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 50,711 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 50,653 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 39,862 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,134 miles

both front discs on inner face rusty

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FN09 EPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FN09 EPU, 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 FN09 EPU registered?

FN09 EPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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