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BN09 WOV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,721 mi
Last recorded96,721 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 WOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 96,721 miles
Fail 4 May 2026 96,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2025 92,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 88,000 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2024 87,871 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near upper stabiliser suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2023 82,569 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2022 78,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexy hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2021 74,859 miles

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2020 71,870 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 68,496 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 64,224 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both(at flexy hoses) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2017 60,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer drive shaft joint slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 6 May 2016 57,054 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 53,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 47,120 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 38,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,096 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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BN09 WOV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BN09 WOV, 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 BN09 WOV registered?

BN09 WOV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is BN09 WOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 WOV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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