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G11 FOS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

76,494 mi
Last recorded76,494 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG11 FOS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 71,500 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,394 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 62,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 56,542 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 47,730 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,089 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 37,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,328 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,244 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 26,051 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 26,051 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 18,258 miles

snow tyres fitted to vehicle

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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G11 FOS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G11 FOS, 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 G11 FOS registered?

G11 FOS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is G11 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for G11 FOS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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