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BG09 JKY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,543 mi
Last recorded85,543 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 85,543 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,795 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,990 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 77,954 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,705 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 75,600 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,672 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 71,614 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 67,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,777 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 63,561 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 59,909 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 34,533 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 34,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,498 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 27,522 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 JKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG09 JKY registered?

BG09 JKY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is BG09 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 JKY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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