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BJ09 FXR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 FXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 112,802 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 104,299 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,275 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 76,779 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 76,779 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 68,103 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2019 58,626 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,191 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 35,068 miles

wipers smear screen

Pass 19 Aug 2015 31,147 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 31,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 May 2013 20,617 miles

Front fog lamps cracked

Rear bleed nipple dust caps missing

Pass 14 May 2012 16,360 miles

Front fog lamps cracked

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

Rear bleed nipple dust caps missing

wipers smear

Fail 12 May 2012 16,360 miles

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

wipers smear

Rear bleed nipple dust caps missing

Front fog lamps cracked

Offside Rear 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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BJ09 FXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 BJ09 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

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

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