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BG09 FHC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,149 mi
Last recorded81,149 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 81,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 79,598 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,102 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 73,975 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 72,215 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,413 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jul 2019 67,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2018 59,995 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 59,984 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 46,002 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,884 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 28,043 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge and tyre close to limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 22,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,138 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)

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 FHC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FHC, 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 FHC registered?

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

Is BG09 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 FHC shows 16 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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