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FX09 DFV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,759 mi
Last recorded190,759 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 DFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 190,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 188,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 188,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 180,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 158,701 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 149,484 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 144,399 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,794 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s).

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 26 Jun 2019 137,794 miles

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s).

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2018 131,627 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Discs slight wear

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 110,716 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 110,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 104,924 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 88,936 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,076 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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FX09 DFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FX09 DFV, 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 FX09 DFV registered?

FX09 DFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2009.

Is FX09 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX09 DFV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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