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BF09 BBZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,399 mi
Last recorded160,399 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 160,399 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 160,069 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 152,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 139,244 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 125,355 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,567 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,338 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,944 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 55,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,562 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 BBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BBZ, 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 BBZ registered?

BF09 BBZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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