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ST09 BWX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,565 mi
Last recorded94,565 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST09 BWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,565 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,022 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,824 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,824 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 83,022 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 83,022 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,668 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 10 Jan 2017 76,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front tie bar (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front tie bar (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,878 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,480 miles

o/s/rear tyre weareing on inside edge

Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,481 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 26 Apr 2014 45,480 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,020 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 28,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 28,786 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST09 BWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ST09 BWX, 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 ST09 BWX registered?

ST09 BWX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2009.

Is ST09 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST09 BWX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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