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BF59 XSG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,217 mi
Last recorded94,217 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,217 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 94,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,267 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 63,265 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 68,000 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,821 miles

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

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,034 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,413 miles

Nearside Rear Cut in inner side wall

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

Offside Front Cut in inner sidewall

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,774 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sisewall cracks/splits starting

Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre inner sisewall cracks/splits starting

Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,940 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 20,544 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,368 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 13,193 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 XSG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

BF59 XSG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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