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BG09 ERU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,178 mi
Last recorded126,178 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,178 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 126,178 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,625 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 118,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,901 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 110,901 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,906 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 97,133 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,269 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 73,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 48,420 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 9 Aug 2013 39,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 26,870 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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BG09 ERU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ERU, 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 BG09 ERU registered?

BG09 ERU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is BG09 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 ERU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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