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FV09 NLE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,229 mi
Last recorded152,229 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 NLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 152,229 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 152,229 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 139,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Dec 2021 139,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2020 126,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,455 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 112,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,340 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 104,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,921 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,485 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 79,280 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,029 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2013 62,246 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cuts outter wall

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,246 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts outter wall

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,829 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NLE, 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 NLE registered?

FV09 NLE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for FV09 NLE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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