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PE09 BYF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

121,665 mi
Last recorded121,665 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 121,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,809 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 114,667 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 114,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Under wheel arch to under floor panel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,418 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,770 miles

sills and under body covered.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,098 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,624 miles

Nearside 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)

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

sills and underbody covered

Pass 31 Mar 2016 73,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,519 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,159 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 4 Apr 2013 45,893 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,865 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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PE09 BYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 PE09 BYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE09 BYF registered?

PE09 BYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is PE09 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 BYF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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