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MF09 VCN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,885 mi
Last recorded173,885 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 VCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 173,885 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 167,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 167,584 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above differential (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 161,063 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 161,055 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 155,010 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 155,001 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 145,074 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside repeater lamp damaged

both rear & nsf metal brake pipes starting to go rusty

rear prop rubber starting to split

slight oil leak from rear of os cylinder head

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,949 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage leaking grease

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,627 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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MF09 VCN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MF09 VCN, 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 MF09 VCN registered?

MF09 VCN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MF09 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF09 VCN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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