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BK59 CVM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

166,184 mi
Last recorded166,184 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 CVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 166,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 160,360 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded and unevenly worn

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and incomplete

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

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle./ Inspection hindered

Fail 21 Mar 2025 160,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad detached from backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs slightly corroded and unevenly worn

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

Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded and incomplete

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle./ Inspection hindered

Pass 26 Mar 2024 155,161 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 155,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 146,537 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 142,414 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 142,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,474 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear suspension beam (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear deflated

Fail 17 Jun 2021 135,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear by rear wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear suspension beam (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear deflated

Pass 30 May 2020 134,316 miles

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 May 2020 134,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded

front discs heavily corroded

front pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,923 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Jun 2018 123,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 123,297 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 119,210 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 119,210 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

screw in nsr tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2016 113,050 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 108,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,026 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,022 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 CVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CVM, 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 CVM registered?

BK59 CVM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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