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BN09 WPY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,899 mi
Last recorded169,899 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 WPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 169,899 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 166,872 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 164,492 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 164,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 161,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 159,793 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 159,793 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 159,792 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 157,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 157,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 141,351 miles

Front inner pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2018 119,864 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 119,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,400 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,989 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 53,368 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Aug 2014 45,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 36,877 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,054 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,686 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 WPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN09 WPY, 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 WPY registered?

BN09 WPY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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