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P50 BLM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,745 mi
Last recorded161,745 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 BLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 161,745 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 161,743 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 154,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 91,679 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 91,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 87,228 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 80,849 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,265 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 59,351 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 59,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2014 33,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 32,225 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P50 BLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P50 BLM, 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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P50 BLM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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