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BF09 LHW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

281,099 mi
Last recorded281,099 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 281,099 miles

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

Offside Rear slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension undersealed

Fail 13 Dec 2024 281,089 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear slightly damaged

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 262,264 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 153,059 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge almost bald, no cords visible, highly recommended to replace tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 152,097 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 150,249 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 142,253 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 136,594 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 136,594 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 130,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 126,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 119,187 miles

front number plate small cracks

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm and inner edge worn low

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 9 Apr 2014 101,263 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 101,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,741 miles

check front inner brake pads

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 8 Apr 2013 79,736 miles

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

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

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

check front inner brake pads

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,778 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 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 LHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

BF09 LHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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