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BG09 EPJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,586 mi
Last recorded106,586 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,586 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW OF ROAD

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH AND CRACKED AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,016 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside/offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside bottom corner of windscreen has a crack

offside rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 12 Apr 2016 91,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damaged to windscreen offside bottom corner

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 84,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

crack along lower o/s of windscreen not in swept area

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,084 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,854 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 50,854 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BG09 EPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 BG09 EPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG09 EPJ registered?

BG09 EPJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is BG09 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 EPJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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