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BG09 NNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,922 mi
Last recorded163,922 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 NNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 163,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2026 163,824 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2025 152,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 142,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,872 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,651 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 113,015 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 113,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 111,347 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,574 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 107,447 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 103,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,352 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 88,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 76,873 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 76,873 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NNJ, 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 NNJ registered?

BG09 NNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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