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BF09 NJV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,067 mi
Last recorded142,067 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 NJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 142,067 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 120,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,495 miles

Brake Pad Warning Message Illuminated

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 109,488 miles

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

Brake Pad Warning Message Illuminated

Covers + Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection of Vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 100,259 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES ON NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT DAMAGE / PERISHING ON INSIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 94,482 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 94,482 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,316 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 87,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 77,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear metal brake lines are starting to corrode. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 66,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2017 56,251 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 44,263 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,477 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 27,124 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 18,631 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 11,239 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 NJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

BF09 NJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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