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BK09 LGE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,593 mi
Last recorded144,593 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 144,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 129,173 miles

O/S front fog light not working

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 129,163 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

O/S front fog light not working

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 119,583 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 119,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 109,825 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,869 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit on inner edge

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 74,640 miles

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

Nearside and offside rear tyres perished in tread area.

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 55,119 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 55,118 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 25,936 miles

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

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 LGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGE, 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 LGE registered?

BK09 LGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is BK09 LGE safe to buy?

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