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ML09 FVB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,274 mi
Last recorded121,274 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,274 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 120,213 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 115,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 108,211 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 97,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,424 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,962 miles

both rear tyres worn low in tread

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 15 May 2015 56,300 miles

Near and offside front brake discs,have a pronounced lip/ridge of wear around the circumfrence

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2014 50,656 miles

Both front brake discs have visable wear

Fail 9 May 2014 50,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs have visable wear

Fail 10 May 2013 44,635 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 44,635 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,890 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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ML09 FVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML09 FVB, 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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ML09 FVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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