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BG59 CLN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

161,024 mi
Last recorded161,024 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 161,024 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 143,542 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,875 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 116,084 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 116,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 108,147 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 106,661 miles

underbody panels and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 101,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,276 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 92,219 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 81,950 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 97,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 9,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

stone chips in nearside of windscreen

Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 48,219 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,400 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 86,715 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,993 miles

n/s/r indecatoir starting to fade

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2008 72,992 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 72,992 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r indicator faded

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakepads wearing low

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,053 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low and perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge edge and perished

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing low and nail in tyre

rear pads wearing low

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 15 Dec 2005 54,865 miles

unable to check all of underside due to covers

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 CLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 CLN, 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 BG59 CLN registered?

BG59 CLN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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