MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FP09 FPF safe to buy?
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