CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP09 BKF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,429 mi
Last recorded123,429 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 123,429 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 101,563 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 101,546 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 99,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 98,496 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 97,063 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 96,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED Mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 94,368 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,476 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 87,331 miles

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

underside covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,192 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 79,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,746 miles

Front discs & pads required shortly

Offside Front brake pipe required shortly

Offside Rear second stop /tail light not working

Rear bumper broken

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,625 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N,s front tyre has small cut in outer tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 12,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 9,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,242 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP09 BKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AP09 BKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AP09 BKF?

You can check the full history of AP09 BKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP09 BKF registered?

AP09 BKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is AP09 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 BKF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP09 BKF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP09 BKF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.