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BF09 AOS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,019 mi
Last recorded151,019 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 151,019 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension mountings and area, arms, springs, frame heavily corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 151,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear suspension mountings and area, arms, springs, frame heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,020 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 135,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 126,701 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 121,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 121,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 111,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 102,512 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,295 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 87,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 69,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (slight) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (slight) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 69,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (slight) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (slight) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,510 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 63,494 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 56,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 56,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,630 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2012 39,662 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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BF09 AOS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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