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21 FT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,615 mi
Last recorded29,615 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 FT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 25,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 24,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 22,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,243 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,141 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,125 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 16,390 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 8,146 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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21 FT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 21 FT, 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 21 FT registered?

21 FT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is 21 FT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 FT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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