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R2 FLO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

134,571 mi
Last recorded134,571 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 FLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 134,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.2mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.7mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.5mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 125,102 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 115,371 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 104,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx,2.8mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,406 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 66,125 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 64,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from internal rear view mirror.

Pass 6 May 2017 63,144 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 60,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,867 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 45,676 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

cracking in tread & cut out ofwall n /side front tyre

cut in inner wall o/side front tyre

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2013 45,674 miles

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

cracking in tread & cut out of wall n/side front tyre

cut in inner wall o/side front tyre

front brake discs worn [both }

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2013 45,673 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cracking in tread & cut out of wall n/side front tyre

cut in inner wall o/side front tyre

front brake discs worn [both }

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/side rear revere lght not working

Pass 23 Jan 2013 35,671 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,980 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,378 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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R2 FLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc 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 R2 FLO, 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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R2 FLO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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