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BF58 VFC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,732 mi
Last recorded117,732 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,732 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 117,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 113,202 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 106,823 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 96,465 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre inner edge worn and outer edge wearing 205/55R16

Pass 20 Jan 2018 80,861 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 75,518 miles

both rear lower side lights dim

drivers seat base ripped

Pass 18 Jan 2016 65,073 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 34,517 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front wiper worn

Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 20,216 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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BF58 VFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BF58 VFC, 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 BF58 VFC registered?

BF58 VFC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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The MOT history for BF58 VFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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