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BJ09 FXM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,269 mi
Last recorded139,269 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 139,269 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 133,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 121,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,159 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 117,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,025 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 101,103 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,740 miles

all 4 metal brake pipes near flexi,s corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 94,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 metal brake pipes near flexi,s corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,747 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,552 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 81,042 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 81,040 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,083 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,029 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,009 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 42,216 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jun 2013 31,903 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,414 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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BJ09 FXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ09 FXM, 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 BJ09 FXM registered?

BJ09 FXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is BJ09 FXM safe to buy?

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