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BG59 CGY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,870 mi
Last recorded145,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 CGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 145,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 136,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 129,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 122,615 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 107,847 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Two (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre wall damaged 225/40r18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear side light dim

Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine MIL light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Two (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre wall damaged 225/40r18

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear side light dim

Pass 25 Nov 2018 102,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 98,932 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,315 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 91,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,849 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,837 miles

Offside Front 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 7 Nov 2012 60,105 miles

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

front discs worn

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

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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BG59 CGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 BG59 CGY, 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 BG59 CGY registered?

BG59 CGY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is BG59 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 CGY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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