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BIL 309

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,034 mi
Last recorded68,034 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 309
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 68,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,252 miles

Various brake pipes corroded

Various corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2023 60,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 56,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,409 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 11 Nov 2020 48,482 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions (0.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2019 45,746 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions (0.5)

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,126 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,514 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,660 miles

This vehicle passed the emissions test no print out was produced due to clean emissions

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2015 26,516 miles

No emission print out produced due to low output

Fail 21 Oct 2015 26,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

No emission print out produced due to low output

Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,444 miles

6868b2 Grant Platt 20/10/2014 11.13 Mercedes C250 ML59PFF The Vehicle PAssed The Emissions Test No Printout Was Produced Due To Low Emissions

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 21,085 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 17,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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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BIL 309 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BIL 309, 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 BIL 309 registered?

BIL 309 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2009.

Is BIL 309 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 309 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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