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BG59 CKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,328 mi
Last recorded75,328 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 CKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 71,702 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 65,083 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 57,895 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,112 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2021 49,112 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsf tyre outer wall cut

osf tyre edge feathering

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2019 34,653 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2018 30,358 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 29,122 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 28,116 miles

slight surface corrosion on front inner brake pipes

very slight play in both front inner brake pipes

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 23,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,941 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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BG59 CKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CKX, 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 CKX registered?

BG59 CKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is BG59 CKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 CKX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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