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BK09 FYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,938 mi
Last recorded135,938 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 FYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 135,938 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 135,346 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 135,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 129,164 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 129,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 119,711 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 119,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust clamp corroded and clamp broken,imediate failure (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 115,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 112,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 107,324 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))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 103,365 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,961 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s at flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 83,621 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,495 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,039 miles

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

engine managment on

Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine managment on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,347 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 41,102 miles

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

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 FYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FYZ, 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 FYZ registered?

BK09 FYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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