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BG09 FGP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,241 mi
Last recorded110,241 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 110,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 99,290 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower rose joints.

Fail 28 Aug 2025 99,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket broken.

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

Offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses slightly perished.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower rose joints.

Pass 2 Sep 2024 86,740 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded and weak.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses perishing.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower outer rose joint.

Fail 2 Sep 2024 86,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Edge of brake pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded and weak.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses perishing.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower outer rose joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower rearmost ball joint.

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,453 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower rear ball joint.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer joints.

Pass 22 Aug 2022 61,532 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer joints.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 48,916 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Front both tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Very slight play in nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bush/joint

Pass 18 Aug 2020 37,123 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Very slight play in nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bush/joint.

Pass 27 Aug 2019 31,865 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 27 Aug 2019 31,865 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,923 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 27,923 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 26,212 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,601 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,667 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 20,541 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 11 Jul 2013 17,230 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 12 Jul 2012 12,352 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 FGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FGP, 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 FGP registered?

BG09 FGP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is BG09 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 FGP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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