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FP09 CLU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

138,086 mi
Last recorded138,086 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 CLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 138,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 132,364 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Unlikely to become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 126,958 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp fractured unlikely to become insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 121,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 116,331 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,451 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 97,628 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 97,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,820 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2018 81,537 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 73,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where joins flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where joins flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where joins flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where joins flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 64,855 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Driver side brake pipe slightly corroded - connection to brake flexible hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 57,584 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 57,584 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2014 49,143 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,928 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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FP09 CLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CLU, 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 CLU registered?

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

Is FP09 CLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 CLU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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