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BV09 VOD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,006 mi
Last recorded167,006 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 167,006 miles

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted

slight corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 15 May 2019 154,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all tyres damaged slightly on outer walls

Fail 14 May 2019 154,229 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all tyres damaged slightly on outer walls

Pass 22 May 2018 146,157 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 146,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 138,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded to N/S/F flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded to N/S/R flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded toO/S/F flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded to O/S/R flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 May 2017 138,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded to N/S/F flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded to N/S/R flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Replace bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Replace bulb (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded toO/S/F flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe corroded to O/S/R flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 May 2016 132,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres worn on inner edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 124,311 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 115,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 105,477 miles

front windows tinted

Fail 29 Mar 2013 105,477 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front windows tinted

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,969 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 VOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 VOD, 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 BV09 VOD registered?

BV09 VOD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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