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BG09 SYW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,880 mi
Last recorded127,880 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 127,880 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 117,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 102,910 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 96,061 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 85,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 77,128 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Both front wipers slightly smear window screen

Both rear tires starting to wear on inner edge

Engine covers fitted

Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,021 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,078 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,456 miles

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Fail 14 Aug 2012 19,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

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 SYW 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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

BG09 SYW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2009.

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