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MK09 FYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,153 mi
Last recorded140,153 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 FYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 140,153 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 135,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 128,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,491 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 113,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 113,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,886 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 92,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 86,420 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,956 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,210 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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MK09 FYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 MK09 FYZ, 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 MK09 FYZ registered?

MK09 FYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is MK09 FYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK09 FYZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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