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FV09 NKW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,392 mi
Last recorded55,392 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 55,392 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 55,392 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,042 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Fail 20 Apr 2018 47,042 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Pass 14 Apr 2017 38,514 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,677 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 30,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s/f inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,603 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 29,917 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,237 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Operation of rear centre lap belt not fully checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,216 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Operation of rear centre lap belt not fully checked

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cuts on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 NKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

FV09 NKW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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