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BM09 HAS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,438 mi
Last recorded147,438 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM09 HAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 147,438 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 147,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 136,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,438 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 122,438 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,625 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 106,625 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction x6 (3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,280 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,608 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES,CUTS

ADVISE SLIGHT CUTS TO O/S/R TYRE

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 82,870 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 59,929 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 59,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,673 miles

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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BM09 HAS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BM09 HAS, 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 BM09 HAS registered?

BM09 HAS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is BM09 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM09 HAS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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