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BRZ 170

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 170
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 99,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 97,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,375 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

offside front antiroll bar linkage gaiter wearing

Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,668 miles

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

various body damage

Fail 2 Jan 2020 76,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

various body damage

Pass 3 Jan 2019 69,703 miles

Tracking recommended

Fail 2 Jan 2019 69,703 miles

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

Tracking recommended

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,440 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,853 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 54,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 48,665 miles

front bumper imapct damage

Pass 7 Jan 2015 42,646 miles

*** offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limits 1.8mm - 245/40R17 91W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A MO ***

offside front tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 37,650 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front disc slightly worn

Pass 25 Oct 2012 24,895 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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BRZ 170 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BRZ 170, 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 BRZ 170 registered?

BRZ 170 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BRZ 170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRZ 170 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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