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BMW 456L

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,985 mi
Last recorded135,985 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 456L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 135,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 135,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 131,836 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 131,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 127,101 miles

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Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,757 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 122,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 113,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 103,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 96,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, cracked and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, cracked and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 88,463 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 80,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,812 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,248 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,373 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 28,281 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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BMW 456L is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BMW 456L, 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 BMW 456L registered?

BMW 456L is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is BMW 456L safe to buy?

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