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E5 BMK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,225 mi
Last recorded82,225 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 BMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 82,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 74,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 66,727 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 66,727 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 59,516 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,956 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 42,648 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 36,941 miles

Damage offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2018 34,772 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 32,386 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,288 miles

Slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall advise replacement

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,791 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 26,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,649 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,126 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)

both rear tyres inner side walls have cuts

Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,811 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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E5 BMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 E5 BMK, 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 E5 BMK registered?

E5 BMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is E5 BMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 BMK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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