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BK58 YLB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,096 mi
Last recorded101,096 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 YLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 101,096 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front pipe is corroded - cant see all of it as it disappears behind covers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system has multiple leaks , system is corroded and starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame is heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 101,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower control arm inner bush is worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front pipe is corroded - cant see all of it as it disappears behind covers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system has multiple leaks , system is corroded and starting to crack (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame is heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 96,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 94,663 miles

Offside washer jet inop

Fail 12 Apr 2024 94,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside washer jet inop

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,874 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 85,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 83,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,544 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 70,113 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 70,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 61,878 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 52,263 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 9 Apr 2016 52,263 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 35,411 miles

osf tyre cracked/perished

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,448 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 29,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,134 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 19,440 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 19,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BK58 YLB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BK58 YLB, 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 BK58 YLB registered?

BK58 YLB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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