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FP09 FPF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,755 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 114,705 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s,o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. n/s,o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 106,028 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 99,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 88,701 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 88,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 88,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s,o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,430 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s,o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from gear box

Pass 2 Feb 2017 71,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm & Gaitor split (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across width of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear Arm & Gaitor split (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,019 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres bold on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,470 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,155 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 35,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,966 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 27,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 27,152 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 FPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FP09 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

FP09 FPF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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