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FP09 CKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,019 mi
Last recorded130,019 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 CKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 130,019 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2023 123,005 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 180,462 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all under body corroded

rear sub frame corroded

under body cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2021 97,608 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 86,824 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,906 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 65,927 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 65,904 miles

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 62,110 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,110 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake performance not tested N.S.R LEAK (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,665 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 49,219 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 49,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,190 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 40,437 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 30,972 miles

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

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

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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FP09 CKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FP09 CKJ, 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 FP09 CKJ registered?

FP09 CKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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