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FV09 UAO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,096 mi
Last recorded141,096 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 UAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 141,096 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 141,096 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 138,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 132,815 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 127,377 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 127,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 114,276 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 114,276 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,525 miles

Under trays fitted, Engine cover fitted unable to check fully.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 99,525 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under trays fitted, Engine cover fitted unable to check fully.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 74,888 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 69,591 miles

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

small cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall!

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 UAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 UAO, 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 UAO registered?

FV09 UAO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is FV09 UAO safe to buy?

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