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BF09 AXP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,303 mi
Last recorded148,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 AXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 148,303 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 148,298 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working on both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 144,248 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 144,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 136,645 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 136,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 126,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 115,843 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 107,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 99,360 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 99,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,029 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 95,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 79,908 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2017 62,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,484 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,267 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 50,261 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,131 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 34,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 34,792 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,589 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 17,589 miles

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

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 AXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AXP, 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 AXP registered?

BF09 AXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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