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H6 FRG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,669 mi
Last recorded132,669 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 FRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 132,669 miles

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

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

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

under body has plastic overs on under body making inspection difficult of components

Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,248 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and osf upper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 127,678 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front drop link gaiter slightly perished

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drop link gaiter slightly perished

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 125,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 125,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 123,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 119,813 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 119,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 116,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 116,374 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,392 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,285 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 88,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 81,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 69,738 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,459 miles

Advise near side front tyre has slight damage to the outer side wall.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,174 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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H6 FRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 H6 FRG, 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 H6 FRG registered?

H6 FRG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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