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FT03 AND

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 AND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 106,351 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2024 103,482 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2023 97,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 94,000 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 82,264 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 82,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 76,983 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 71,579 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 71,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,433 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 63,382 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 63,382 miles

Nearside rear brake binding parking (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,669 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 55,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 42,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 42,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 29,409 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,473 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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FT03 AND is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FT03 AND, 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 FT03 AND registered?

FT03 AND is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is FT03 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT03 AND shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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