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BK09 FBG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,231 mi
Last recorded122,231 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 FBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,231 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (beside fuel tank and end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (beside fuel tank and end) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 122,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn to limit and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (beside fuel tank and end) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (beside fuel tank and end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 118,361 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FLOOR UNDER TRAY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FLOOR UNDER TRAY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 118,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FLOOR UNDER TRAY (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BEHIND FLOOR UNDER TRAY (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 112,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,204 miles

Brake Fluid Low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Deteriorated (Marked with Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 107,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Requires Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Tracking Arm Bush Slightly Deteriorated (Marked With Yellow Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 104,672 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers & Shields Fitted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 104,625 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers & Shields Fitted

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 101,736 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2019 98,749 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,277 miles

covers & shields fitted

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 96,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 90,667 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Oct 2017 90,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,165 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,255 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,690 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 56,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,520 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 50,360 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,295 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 FBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK09 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

BK09 FBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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