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VU09 FCA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

240,585 mi
Last recorded240,585 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 240,585 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 217,493 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides plus N/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle undercovers present.

Fail 11 Jul 2023 217,493 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides plus N/S/R. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle undercovers present.

Pass 3 Sep 2021 178,135 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 149,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,938 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 114,251 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 110,883 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 110,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2015 84,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,435 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 40,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,136 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,916 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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VU09 FCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VU09 FCA, 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 VU09 FCA registered?

VU09 FCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is VU09 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 FCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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