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CA09 BFY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,064 mi
Last recorded124,064 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 BFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 124,064 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2023 114,439 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 103,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 103,133 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 90,889 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 90,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,500 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 67,968 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 67,968 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 56,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 53,608 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 53,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 47,776 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,637 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to crack

osf tyre side wall damaged

Pass 30 May 2012 20,868 miles

nail in osf tyre

slight play osf bottom ball joint area

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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CA09 BFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA09 BFY, 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 CA09 BFY registered?

CA09 BFY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2009.

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