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BV09 OUJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,308 mi
Last recorded106,308 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 OUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 106,308 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 106,300 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 104,264 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 104,243 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 101,524 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 101,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,171 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,798 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,068 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 57,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre has a slightly cut at outer wall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,950 miles

Nearside front tyre has a few cuts on the outer wall

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,570 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,446 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,378 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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BV09 OUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV09 OUJ registered?

BV09 OUJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BV09 OUJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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