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BF09 BDV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,508 mi
Last recorded171,508 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 171,508 miles

Nearside Front Side light has low light intensity

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

Nearside Rear Indicator has low light intensity

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge but not the primary grooves

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side light has low light intensity

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 171,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side light has low light intensity

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

Nearside Rear Indicator has low light intensity

Nearside Rear Tyre is worn on the inner edge but not the primary grooves

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side light has low light intensity

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 171,490 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 168,084 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 160,816 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 160,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 157,457 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded. and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Remove item from drivers view.

Fail 25 Mar 2022 157,457 miles

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

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded. and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Remove item from drivers view.

Pass 5 Mar 2021 154,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 152,028 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 143,913 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 143,366 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily worn and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 120,095 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,407 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 74,617 miles

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 66,287 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 66,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2014 50,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,726 miles

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

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

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 BDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BDV, 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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BF09 BDV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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