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FY09 PCV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,323 mi
Last recorded199,323 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 PCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 199,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2026 199,323 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexy pipe damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2025 196,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 186,941 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe corodded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 167,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Left side. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 138,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 138,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 116,238 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,089 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 88,789 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 78,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2018 78,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective plastic link arm broken on senser (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre side wall damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning message on dash

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,362 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 66,359 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,988 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,094 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 44,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre side wall damage but no visible cord showing

nsf tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 35,830 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre side wall damage but no visible cord showing

nsf tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,026 miles

n/s/r fog lamp inop

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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FY09 PCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY09 PCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY09 PCV registered?

FY09 PCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FY09 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 PCV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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