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FP09 SUO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,345 mi
Last recorded94,345 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 94,345 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,617 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 80,386 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 80,386 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 71,850 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 70,224 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2020 70,221 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 63,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 57,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 51,256 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 46,667 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 40,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 33,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear front brake discs

Pass 15 May 2012 27,643 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 SUO 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 SUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP09 SUO?

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What year was FP09 SUO registered?

FP09 SUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is FP09 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP09 SUO 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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