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GF09 FPP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 FPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 122,491 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 122,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 110,232 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 101,423 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 99,354 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,200 miles

Front covers fitted underside

Front fluid leak underside

Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,356 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 worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,607 miles

cover under the chassis some testing components not tested

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,607 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cover under the chassis some testing components not tested

Pass 1 Mar 2016 82,896 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,077 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 72,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,753 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,234 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,220 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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GF09 FPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF09 FPP, 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 GF09 FPP registered?

GF09 FPP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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