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BG09 FHZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,941 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 71,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 May 2025 70,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,268 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate holder damaged (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 69,238 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working o/s/mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off number plate holder damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 65,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,612 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,274 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 49,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm, strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 49,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm, strongly advise change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 43,959 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 39,449 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 39,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,398 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 32,308 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 29,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,324 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 FHZ 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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

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

Is BG09 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 FHZ 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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