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BT09 EPV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 EPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 98,508 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 94,513 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,456 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 88,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,519 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 16 also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,315 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,400 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tow hitch has been removed

under trays fitted throughout

Fail 31 Jul 2017 73,368 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tow hitch has been removed

under trays fitted throughout

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,887 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,286 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,892 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 50,911 miles

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

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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BT09 EPV 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 93.3%.

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 BT09 EPV, 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 BT09 EPV registered?

BT09 EPV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is BT09 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT09 EPV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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