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FY09 PCX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 PCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 98,472 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 98,472 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,415 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 96,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 96,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 93,411 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 93,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 81,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 81,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back wheel forward covered in grease, could not be checked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall badly scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 74,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back wheel forward covered in grease, could not be checked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewall badly scuffed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 56,295 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

OS wiper smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,266 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall close to cords

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,266 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feeds over rear subframe and down car (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall close to cords

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2015 47,083 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 47,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,598 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 36,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 35,567 miles

turbo intercooler split and leaking

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 PCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PCX, 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 FY09 PCX registered?

FY09 PCX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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