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BK09 RAU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,510 mi
Last recorded138,510 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 138,510 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing & close to wear markers

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,938 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth getting low and tread starting to perish and crack (Advise attention

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

Pass 6 Feb 2021 121,920 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 114,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 104,278 miles

both rear metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses starting to corrode at rear

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm (Advise attention

Fail 17 Jan 2019 104,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses starting to corrode at rear

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm (Advise attention

Pass 4 May 2018 103,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 88,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 72,377 miles

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

offside front headlamp poor output

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 59,124 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 46,480 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front grill adrift slightly

small crack in front number plate

Pass 28 May 2013 34,752 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 May 2012 26,164 miles

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

Offside Front 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 RAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

BK09 RAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is BK09 RAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 RAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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