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SA06 FFA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,940 mi
Last recorded126,940 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA06 FFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 126,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 119,666 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,803 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,563 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 96,986 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 95,657 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,242 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,242 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2018 87,312 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 87,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,064 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres close to limit

rear brake pads becoming low

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,657 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,221 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 45,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,372 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,956 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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SA06 FFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA06 FFA, 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 SA06 FFA registered?

SA06 FFA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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