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BV09 HVH

2009 Mercedes-benz C 320

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,888 mi
Last recorded82,888 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C 32079,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 HVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 82,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlight mount broken

Fail 10 Oct 2025 82,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

n/s headlight mount broken

Pass 9 Oct 2024 78,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front headlamp upper mounting bracket broken, but still remains secure

Fail 10 Sep 2024 78,620 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp upper mounting bracket broken, but remains secure

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,448 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,969 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 66,969 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,040 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 63,040 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 58,896 miles

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

under gaurds fitted to underside

Pass 4 Jan 2019 52,115 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 52,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,149 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 38,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 33,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 28,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,960 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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BV09 HVH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 79,926 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 HVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV09 HVH registered?

BV09 HVH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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