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BF09 OHG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,593 mi
Last recorded109,593 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 109,593 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 109,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,547 miles

Central exhaust clamp slightly deteriated

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Rear both brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2024 91,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 84,479 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 84,479 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to broken spring (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 78,546 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 78,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,957 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 77,957 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,789 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,657 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,043 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,600 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,373 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,703 miles

Nearside front tyre outer shoulder very worn.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 40,485 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 34,898 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 OHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OHG, 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 OHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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