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FP09 FOM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,521 mi
Last recorded94,521 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 FOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 94,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,343 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 64,529 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 64,304 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,393 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 61,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 59,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,853 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 56,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 52,127 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 47,873 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 17 May 2018 47,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,419 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 33,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 23,587 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,667 miles

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

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

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 FOM 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 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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

FP09 FOM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is FP09 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 FOM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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