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N8 BSG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,468 mi
Last recorded113,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 BSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 113,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 111,918 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 108,502 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 103,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 102,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 100,864 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jan 2020 100,864 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2019 95,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 93,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 89,081 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 85,670 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,223 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,992 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 64,272 miles

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)

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 49,867 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N8 BSG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N8 BSG, 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 N8 BSG registered?

N8 BSG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2009.

Is N8 BSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 BSG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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