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FV09 LLU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

287,302 mi
Last recorded287,302 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 LLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 287,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 275,598 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 260,197 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 260,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 233,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn/wearing smooth

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swival (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2022 217,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 204,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 195,078 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swival borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 195,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swival borderline excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 168,379 miles

accident damage to vehicle

under tray fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2018 144,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front fog light smashed

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 119,084 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

wipers poor smearing the screen

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,412 miles

Front number plate has a crack in it

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jan 2016 101,412 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front number plate has a crack in it

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,763 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 41,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front door damaged

wipers poor starting to smear

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,925 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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FV09 LLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV09 LLU, 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 FV09 LLU registered?

FV09 LLU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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