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OV09 BUO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

228,109 mi
Last recorded228,109 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 BUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 228,109 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 228,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 211,055 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 211,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 206,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 206,063 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 198,535 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 188,500 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 188,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 177,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 158,518 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 136,894 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 108,626 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 82,464 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 72,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 55,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake disc has a deep groove in it

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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OV09 BUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV09 BUO, 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 OV09 BUO registered?

OV09 BUO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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The MOT history for OV09 BUO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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