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BK59 CVL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,885 mi
Last recorded179,885 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 179,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 166,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 157,765 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 142,180 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 142,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 30 Apr 2019 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner sidewall split open exposing the cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test media holder in drivers field of vision ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 30 Apr 2018 112,123 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 111,983 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,413 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,082 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 85,908 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,028 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 May 2014 55,761 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,005 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 38,983 miles

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

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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BK59 CVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK59 CVL, 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 BK59 CVL registered?

BK59 CVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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