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S1 BGT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,925 mi
Last recorded152,925 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 BGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 152,925 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 139,638 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 125,493 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,495 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,513 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,299 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,506 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 71,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 60,799 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 60,798 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2017 59,586 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,272 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 43,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 36,404 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 27,778 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 20,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 17,637 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,574 miles

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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S1 BGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 S1 BGT, 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 S1 BGT registered?

S1 BGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is S1 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 BGT 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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