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BF09 AXZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,215 mi
Last recorded156,215 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 156,215 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 156,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 148,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 148,504 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 137,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 124,694 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 124,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 115,139 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 107,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 93,428 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 65,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,962 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 AXZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF09 AXZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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