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BG09 ESY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

242,266 mi
Last recorded242,266 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 242,266 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear 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))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2018 222,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 202,210 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 202,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipes corroded

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 186,292 miles

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

Signs of oil leak NSF

rear prop joint split

Pass 22 May 2015 170,833 miles

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

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

Winter tyres fitted on front axle.

Fail 19 May 2015 170,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Winter tyres fitted on front axle.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 155,346 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 135,934 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,979 miles

N/S/F Tyre outer edge wearing

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F Tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 ESY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG09 ESY, 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 ESY registered?

BG09 ESY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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