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BF09 AKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,962 mi
Last recorded143,962 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 AKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 143,962 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 137,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper bracket insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 116,529 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 106,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 13 Feb 2017 92,878 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre is worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 6 Feb 2016 84,010 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,953 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,039 miles

both front discs worn

Fail 27 Jan 2014 66,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front discs worn

Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,480 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 57,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

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 AKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BF09 AKX, 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 BF09 AKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF09 AKX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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