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BK09 GGE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,303 mi
Last recorded199,303 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 GGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 199,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 193,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 192,983 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 189,004 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2024 189,004 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2023 184,391 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 184,357 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (both) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 179,081 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust flexi deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Sep 2022 179,077 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust flexi deteriorated

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Sep 2021 173,771 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 167,490 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 19 Jun 2020 167,487 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Mar 2019 161,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 151,857 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 136,499 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 136,491 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing uneven on edges

Both rear tyres worn heavy on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall heavily perished and cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,693 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,378 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 90,581 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Fail 4 Jun 2014 90,581 miles

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

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 64,918 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm, around outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipres worn

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 GGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

BK09 GGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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