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BF09 AYB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,045 mi
Last recorded55,045 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 55,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 52,997 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 50,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 48,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 45,483 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 42,466 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front boomerang arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertray and engine cover fitted obstructing view

Pass 14 Mar 2020 39,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 35,031 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 31,570 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 31,570 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 29,678 miles

all brake pipes surface rust-x2 front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2016 27,713 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,570 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 23,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 21,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 17,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AYB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AYB, 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 AYB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BF09 AYB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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