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FT09 MHM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,725 mi
Last recorded154,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 MHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 154,725 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 147,939 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 147,939 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 140,724 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper's smeary

Pass 31 May 2018 134,026 miles

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

Rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 26 May 2017 130,153 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 130,153 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 125,488 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,615 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,729 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,729 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FT09 MHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT09 MHM, 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

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What year was FT09 MHM registered?

FT09 MHM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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