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BJ09 VXC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,040 mi
Last recorded122,040 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 VXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 122,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,711 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,562 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 111,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,560 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 98,999 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 87,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a minor surface cut

Pass 2 Nov 2016 82,431 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a minor surface cut

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 76,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,724 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 58,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,616 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ09 VXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ09 VXC registered?

BJ09 VXC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is BJ09 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 VXC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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