2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · N3 FSL
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 145,453 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N3 FSL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 145,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N3 FSL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (N3 FSL) between November 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
N3 FSL Mileage History
- 16/11/2021112,913 mi
- 31/01/2023118,650 mi+5,737 mi
- 20/01/2024129,612 mi+10,962 mi
- 17/01/2025145,453 mi+15,841 mi
Average of roughly 10,265 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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