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BD59 GLJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

133,411 mi
Last recorded133,411 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 GLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 133,411 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 131,414 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 129,542 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 127,855 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 124,875 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 120,613 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 116,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 111,162 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 105,738 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 105,738 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 91,746 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 91,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 80,811 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,751 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 63,306 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 48,305 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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BD59 GLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BD59 GLJ, 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

How do I check the history of BD59 GLJ?

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What year was BD59 GLJ registered?

BD59 GLJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is BD59 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD59 GLJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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