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FP09 CNE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,478 mi
Last recorded160,478 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 160,478 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2024 250,453 miles

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

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both sides (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 144,920 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 134,499 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2021 122,002 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 108,479 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays, sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2020 108,473 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Service brake imbalanced across an axle Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays, sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 104,494 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 104,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,720 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 88,287 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,711 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,962 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

offside front tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2013 58,867 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle stoplamp on nearside on temporary lamp

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 CNE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CNE, 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 CNE registered?

FP09 CNE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is FP09 CNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 CNE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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