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BD09 BVS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,140 mi
Last recorded74,140 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 BVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 74,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 71,656 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2025 71,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,394 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 3 Sep 2024 68,394 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))

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

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

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 18 Sep 2023 58,429 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 48,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 48,825 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,302 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 44,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 41,114 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,831 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,220 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,450 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,352 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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BD09 BVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc 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 BD09 BVS, 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

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What year was BD09 BVS registered?

BD09 BVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is BD09 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD09 BVS 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.

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