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FV09 NKG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,684 mi
Last recorded162,684 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 NKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2024 162,684 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 160,039 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 152,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 149,018 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 140,694 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,378 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 116,912 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,095 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 107,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,372 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 77,788 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 77,788 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,808 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Jul 2013 74,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2012 57,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 57,389 miles

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

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 NKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FV09 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

FV09 NKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is FV09 NKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 NKG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV09 NKG have outstanding finance?

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