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BF09 AKO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,039 mi
Last recorded306,039 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 306,039 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2023 306,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2022 292,176 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 292,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 274,277 miles

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 May 2019 235,214 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 218,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 195,728 miles

engine + under covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 143,023 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 43,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 128,894 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f steering inner arm has slight play

Pass 10 Sep 2013 95,623 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s bumber loose but not affecting operation of steering controls

o/s main beam bulb loose in lamp

Fail 10 Sep 2013 95,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s bumber loose but not affecting operation of steering controls

o/s main beam bulb loose in lamp

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,380 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 60,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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BF09 AKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF09 AKO, 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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BF09 AKO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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