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BD59 FLN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

171,129 mi
Last recorded171,129 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 171,129 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 171,119 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 163,634 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 157,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 150,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 142,979 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 131,571 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing from exhaust surport bar

Fail 12 Jun 2014 131,571 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing from exhaust surport bar

Pass 14 Jan 2014 121,850 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 121,831 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 106,155 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 90,707 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,027 miles

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

Rear 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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BD59 FLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD59 FLN, 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 BD59 FLN registered?

BD59 FLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is BD59 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 FLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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