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C4 BGF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,610 mi
Last recorded95,610 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 95,610 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 90,061 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,869 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 80,130 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 62,566 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 60,666 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 57,778 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 52,978 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 43,954 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 40,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 36,740 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,040 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracking on edge

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,945 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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C4 BGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C4 BGF, 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 C4 BGF registered?

C4 BGF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2009.

Is C4 BGF safe to buy?

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