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SH09 FLK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,083 mi
Last recorded106,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,083 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 92,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

slight corrosion on chassis above rear subframe

Fail 18 Jul 2024 92,352 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake test not performed due to excessively corroded subframe and detached suspension arm (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45 17 fitted to nearside and 245/40 17 fitted to offside (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached suspension arm has become detached due to excessively corroded subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge exposing cord and wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail subframe excessively corroded and holed and lower suspension arm mounting has broken away (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis corroded above rear subframe - cannot confirm if holed as partially obscured but advise further investigation

Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,342 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 83,342 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 65,210 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,863 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 50,387 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 46,327 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 42,115 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 37,454 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,927 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 33,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 29,245 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 25,010 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 20,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SH09 FLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SH09 FLK, 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 SH09 FLK registered?

SH09 FLK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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