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OV09 FTA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,430 mi
Last recorded151,430 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 151,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 148,718 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 145,676 miles

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes are corroded.

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

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

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

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

Slight Play In Nearside Inner Steering Rack End/Tie Rod.

Fail 8 Aug 2024 145,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front To Rear Metal Brake Pipes are corroded.

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

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

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

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

Slight Play In Nearside Inner Steering Rack End/Tie Rod.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 141,956 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 128,409 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 117,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 117,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 112,446 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,709 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 104,779 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 104,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 93,970 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 88,456 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 88,456 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 84,581 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

O/S/F tyre perished

Power steering pump noisy in operation

Pass 22 May 2014 76,460 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 76,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 70,795 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 63,327 miles

front bumper damaged

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 FTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV09 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

OV09 FTA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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