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509 BPK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,067 mi
Last recorded97,067 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration509 BPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 97,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 97,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 92,219 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 92,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 87,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,483 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,483 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 71,177 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 71,177 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 67,252 miles

Engine under cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,135 miles

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Fail 24 Nov 2016 62,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Offside front tyre worn bold outter edge

Pass 30 Nov 2015 57,642 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 52,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 52,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,809 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear outter tail lamp and stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,192 miles

offside front tyre slightly damaged around outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Nov 2011 34,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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509 BPK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 509 BPK, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 509 BPK registered?

509 BPK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2007.

Is 509 BPK safe to buy?

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