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BF09 AVX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,182 mi
Last recorded110,182 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 AVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 110,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 100,715 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 98,232 miles

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension- front arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

Fail 24 Jul 2023 98,226 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread has a nail in it

offside front antiroll bar link rod cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

rear suspension- front arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,033 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

parking brake performance slightly low

rear suspension - front arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 10 Aug 2021 92,124 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear suspension front arms inner bushes starting to split/ wear

Pass 9 Jul 2020 89,679 miles

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear of both front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 30 Apr 2019 84,939 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

offside rear suspension coil spring starting to rust

rear of nearside front to rear metal brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,003 miles

offside rear light lens small cracks

Pass 2 May 2017 24,276 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,911 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 64,534 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 59,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades smearing

Pass 16 May 2013 55,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 51,293 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 AVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AVX, 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 BF09 AVX registered?

BF09 AVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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