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BK09 LFV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,626 mi
Last recorded161,626 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 161,626 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 161,626 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 145,426 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 145,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 125,253 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 113,760 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 113,760 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 99,429 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

o/s/r tyre on 2.0mm

rear brake pads low & discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2013 81,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,549 miles

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED IN ZONE A.N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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 LFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LFV, 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 BK09 LFV registered?

BK09 LFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2009.

Is BK09 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 LFV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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