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BD09 SPX

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,708 mi
Last recorded103,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 SPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 103,708 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 94,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 84,842 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 84,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working part of wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 76,929 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to sub frame link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,568 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub to sub frame link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,671 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 61,660 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 55,812 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,719 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 49,719 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,326 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,757 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,757 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,249 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BD09 SPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD09 SPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD09 SPX registered?

BD09 SPX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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