2009 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · OV09 BTO
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 138,048 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV09 BTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 138,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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OV09 BTO Mileage History
- 01/08/2023127,779 mi
- 03/08/2024130,178 mi+2,399 mi
- 03/09/2025136,613 mi+6,435 mi
- 12/12/2025138,048 mi+1,435 mi
- 12/12/2025138,048 mi
Average of roughly 4,340 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV09 BTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (OV09 BTO) between August 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel offside and nearside (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))”.
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