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BV09 BZF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,640 mi
Last recorded166,640 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 BZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 166,640 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 154,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 144,227 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf,nsf,osr,nsr pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play in hubs,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Fail 4 Oct 2023 144,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf and nsf rear arms ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf,nsf,osr,nsr pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play in hubs,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Pass 15 Sep 2022 133,160 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf,nsf,osr,nsr corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play in hubs,advise

Offside Front Mudguard insecure loose,advise ()

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light,advise (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 121,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2021 121,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs lipped

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,998 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under-Tray fitted not allowing inspection on some components

Front Slight play in Hub on both sides

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Under-Tray fitted not allowing inspection on some components

Front Slight play in Hub on both sides

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 95,858 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play in hubs,advise

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr, nsr, nsf, osf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Fail 23 Apr 2019 95,858 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf pipes corroded,advise (1.1.11 (c))

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play in hubs,advise

Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr, nsr, nsf, osf,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 83,907 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both osf and nsf pipes slight corrosion,advise (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (3.5.1i)

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Pass 10 Apr 2017 72,554 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit less than 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,381 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,280 miles

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

Offside 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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BV09 BZF 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 78.9%.

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 BV09 BZF, 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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BV09 BZF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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