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BK09 FBB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,966 mi
Last recorded78,966 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 FBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 78,966 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 66,971 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,069 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 39,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,825 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,880 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 19,880 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 17,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise discs worn/grooved (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,361 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,464 miles

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

Offside Front sidewall damaged no cords/ply exposed

all 4 tyres excessively cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,926 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 12,689 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 10,661 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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BK09 FBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BK09 FBB, 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 BK09 FBB registered?

BK09 FBB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is BK09 FBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 FBB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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