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VU09 FCD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,327 mi
Last recorded71,327 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 71,327 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 70,872 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 70,855 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,343 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 69,187 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 67,566 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,502 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 58,780 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 52,491 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 48,982 miles

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

Offside rear upper sidelight dim

Pass 23 Jan 2016 45,728 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,961 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 35,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,309 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,071 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 FCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VU09 FCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 FCD registered?

VU09 FCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is VU09 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 FCD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU09 FCD have outstanding finance?

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