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VU09 FCV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,543 mi
Last recorded145,543 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 145,543 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 145,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 134,609 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 134,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,494 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 123,954 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 113,875 miles

Nearside Front Mirror cracked

Offside Rear Secondary parking break binding

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 104,310 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection Brake pipes have protective coating restricting inspection

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 91,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 85,472 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,812 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,320 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 FCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FCV, 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 FCV registered?

VU09 FCV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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