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BG59 UCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,908 mi
Last recorded83,908 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 UCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 83,908 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 83,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,919 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 82,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,110 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 70,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer position light bulb inop

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,579 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 62,920 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,821 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,341 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,437 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Jan 2015 23,674 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 14,287 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 11,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 11,035 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 UCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UCZ, 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

How do I check the history of BG59 UCZ?

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What year was BG59 UCZ registered?

BG59 UCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2009.

Is BG59 UCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG59 UCZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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