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FV09 NHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 149,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 149,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 145,829 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 141,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 137,121 miles

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

park brake just made requirements

Pass 5 Jul 2021 127,939 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 121,564 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 110,938 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,286 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,467 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,912 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 58,798 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,790 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 NHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NHZ, 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 NHZ registered?

FV09 NHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is FV09 NHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 NHZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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