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AY59 BBX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,773 mi
Last recorded190,773 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 190,773 miles

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

NSR lamp cluster damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose not aligned correctly catching on components (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR,OSR suspension arms bushes split STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

airbag system indicates fault

crash damage to front and rear numerous components loose

Fail 17 Dec 2024 190,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush split, same arm as ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

NSR lamp cluster damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose not aligned correctly catching on components (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR,OSR suspension arms bushes split STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on shoulders 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

airbag system indicates fault

crash damage to front and rear numerous components loose

Pass 3 Jan 2024 180,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edges 4mm centre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

airbag indicates malfunction however on light on

crash damage to front - components loose

crash damage to rear - exhaust misaligned catching on components

offside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract

offside rear brake noisy poss shoes catching on back plate

Fail 3 Jan 2024 180,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ball joint arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edges 4mm centre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

airbag indicates malfunction however on light on

crash damage to front - components loose

crash damage to rear - exhaust misaligned catching on components

offside front seatbelt slightly slow to retract

offside rear brake noisy poss shoes catching on back plate

Pass 25 Feb 2023 166,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 166,243 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 205/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 156,891 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 145,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 145,498 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear 2off (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 145,031 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 145,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 134,428 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,848 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,095 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 104,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,158 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 64,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,894 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY59 BBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY59 BBX, 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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AY59 BBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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