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BG59 LME

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 LME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2013 91,346 miles

both front fog lamps damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre bauld on inner edge

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre bauld on inner edge

offside front tyre nail in tread

offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2013 91,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lamps damaged

nearside front tyre bauld on inner edge

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

offside front tyre bauld on inner edge

offside front tyre nail in tread

offside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 69,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 LME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

BG59 LME is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is BG59 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 LME shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG59 LME have outstanding finance?

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