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BA55 SMR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,726 mi
Last recorded154,726 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 SMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 154,726 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 154,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 141,953 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 141,953 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,268 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 132,268 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 123,222 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 120,493 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 110,824 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,555 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 104,553 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 101,033 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,536 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 84,867 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 122,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,557 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,096 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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BA55 SMR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BA55 SMR, 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 BA55 SMR registered?

BA55 SMR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is BA55 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 SMR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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