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OV09 FRZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

133,631 mi
Last recorded133,631 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 FRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 133,631 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 130,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 129,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 127,679 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 125,866 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 124,527 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 122,958 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 122,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted during test. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 104,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,354 miles

osf tyre wearing edges + wall curbed

osr tyre wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,428 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,491 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,282 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres displaying age related cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2014 40,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres displaying age related cracking

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 29,361 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake discs corroded but not affecting performance

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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OV09 FRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV09 FRZ, 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 OV09 FRZ registered?

OV09 FRZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is OV09 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV09 FRZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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