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BF59 HNV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,732 mi
Last recorded187,732 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 HNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 187,732 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 187,494 miles

Body component slightly loose Boot spoiler slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes perished or cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 187,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Body component slightly loose Boot spoiler slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes heavily corroded at joint to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear coupling cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front seatbelts fraying slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes perished or cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 185,050 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 185,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached still marked up with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 179,621 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 179,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint dust cover split marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 152,984 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 135,296 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 134,444 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 131,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 131,926 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 122,290 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,124 miles

Diesel emmision too clean to obtain results

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 87,394 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 87,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BF59 HNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF59 HNV, 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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BF59 HNV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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