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T8 FGJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,097 mi
Last recorded142,097 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 FGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 142,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 226,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 131,383 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 131,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,423 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 116,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 101,025 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Nearside Rear parking brake recording low effort. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,938 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 87,937 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to n/s rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,456 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2019 72,456 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,577 miles

nearside front tyre deep cuts outer edge worn low

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre edges worn low cuts and cracked

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,577 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre deep cuts outer edge worn low

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre edges worn low cuts and cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,740 miles

nearside rear brake pipe at brake hose corroding

rear heat shield loose

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,658 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,655 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/r to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tracking on outer edge near limit

Fail 8 Apr 2015 47,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre tracking on outer edge near limit

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,908 miles

n/s/r tyre kerb marks on sidewall

Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 29,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,953 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

n/s/f tyre tracking on outer edge

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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T8 FGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T8 FGJ, 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 T8 FGJ registered?

T8 FGJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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