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FY09 UHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,015 mi
Last recorded196,015 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 196,015 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 190,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 178,134 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 171,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on the edges & are close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 171,366 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe going to rear hose corroded & needs replacing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe going to front hose corroded & needs replacing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe going to front hose corroded & needs replacing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe going to rear hose corroded & needs replacing. (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe going to front hose corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are wearing on the edges & are close to the limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 166,314 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 166,314 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 158,833 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 158,833 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 148,359 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 132,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 132,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 118,679 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 118,604 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,141 miles

Centre Front Aux belt perished

Nearside Front Door mirror broken

Pass 5 Oct 2015 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,204 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 64,204 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,710 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,119 miles

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

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

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 UHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ registered?

FY09 UHZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is FY09 UHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY09 UHZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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