2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MK09 FTO
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 106,196 miles. MOT expired on 07 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK09 FTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2024
- 106,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK09 FTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (MK09 FTO) between March 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear suspension arm bush to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MK09 FTO Mileage History
- 26/03/202294,956 mi
- 07/07/2023103,064 mi+8,108 mi
- 25/01/2024105,446 mi+2,382 mi
- 09/04/2024106,196 mi+750 mi
- 09/04/2024106,196 mi
Average of roughly 5,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
The rear subframe rots from the inside out, leading to MOT failure. Mercedes often replaces these under goodwill.
- Electronic Steering Lock (ESL) failureSerious
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