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BG09 LMM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,539 mi
Last recorded45,539 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 LMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 45,539 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 44,385 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 43,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 38,615 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,996 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 32,577 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR is lower than the OSR (SLIGHT) 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 31,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,399 miles

Both front disc is lipped

Both front inner pads is 85% worn

Pass 13 May 2015 26,620 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 26,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 17,651 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 13,443 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 13,443 miles

Nearside Front 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 LMM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc 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 LMM, 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 LMM registered?

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

Is BG09 LMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 LMM 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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