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BF09 NFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,444 mi
Last recorded173,444 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 173,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 165,218 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 155,976 miles

Offside Front condensation in side repeater lens

Fail 26 Jan 2021 155,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front condensation in side repeater lens

Pass 17 Jan 2020 154,855 miles

Brake fluid warning on screen (Level ok)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Water in lamp (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Water in lamp (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 154,833 miles

Brake performance not tested O/S/R Pads metal to metal & binding severely (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced LED Mirror type (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Pads metal to metal & unable to turn wheel by hand (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working LED Mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (Caliper? Binding severely) (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning message on dash (Level ok)

Engine cover & under trays fitted

N/S/F Tyres outer sidewall damaged in several places (Unable to tell how bad as damaged sections have been super glued)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored by pads being metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 145,037 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close to limit for MOT test (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 139,349 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 139,346 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 131,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,382 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,427 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 90,676 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,302 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 79,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 NFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NFO, 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 NFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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