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BF09 AYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,563 mi
Last recorded185,563 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 AYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 185,563 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 185,563 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 175,783 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 175,783 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 167,153 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 11 Jun 2018 167,133 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nearside to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,592 miles

E M L light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 153,513 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E M L light is on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 135,993 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 132,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and both front tyres worn

Pass 12 Apr 2013 114,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 91,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 AYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AYZ, 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 AYZ registered?

BF09 AYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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