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BD09 LUZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,195 mi
Last recorded130,195 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 LUZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 130,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 126,307 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 126,306 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 120,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,514 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 114,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 106,523 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 94,686 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 86,623 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 86,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 65,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,830 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 35,727 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,640 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cracking on o/side rear tyre {tread}

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 LUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LUZ, 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 BD09 LUZ registered?

BD09 LUZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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