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BK09 WWS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,422 mi
Last recorded117,422 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 117,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,908 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 110,479 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 105,121 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 104,938 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main feed (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main feed (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 98,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 90,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 80,994 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 80,752 miles

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 79,684 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 79,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,862 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 73,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 62,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,777 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,777 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 33,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,552 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

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 WWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

BK09 WWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is BK09 WWS safe to buy?

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