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RE09 FDO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

187,753 mi
Last recorded187,753 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 FDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 187,753 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 187,753 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 177,978 miles

engine pans

Pass 20 Apr 2016 163,806 miles

engine pans

zero smoke

Pass 29 Apr 2015 149,155 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 149,155 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear pads appear low.

nail in n/s/f tyre.

Pass 7 May 2014 135,577 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Have Slight Wear & Slight Corrosion

Both Rear Tyres Aproching Tread Wear Indicators

Both Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Engine Cover Fitted & Vairous Under Trays Obscuring Some Components

Pass 13 May 2013 122,149 miles

rear bumper damaged...undertrays fitted...o/s/f tyre low...rear discs lipped.

Pass 23 May 2012 110,748 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RE09 FDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 RE09 FDO, 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 RE09 FDO registered?

RE09 FDO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is RE09 FDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 FDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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