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BF59 HPU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,749 mi
Last recorded79,749 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 79,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,693 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 77,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 77,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,258 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 74,900 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 71,895 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slightly damaged/cut, not exposing ply/cords

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,556 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,554 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s & o/s (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 53,643 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 53,643 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,417 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 45,049 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 34,351 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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BF59 HPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF59 HPU, 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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What year was BF59 HPU registered?

BF59 HPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BF59 HPU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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