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H17 BPH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 BPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 86,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2025 83,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 83,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225 45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 79,289 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 72,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,060 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 69,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 1/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,891 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 59,891 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle can not be opened from inside or outside. (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,656 miles

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,922 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,707 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 41,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,228 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 32,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 26,014 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 21,843 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 21,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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H17 BPH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H17 BPH, 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 H17 BPH registered?

H17 BPH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is H17 BPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 BPH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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