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BK59 CVP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 CVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint broken very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 93,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint broken very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,005 miles

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 5 Mar 2020 80,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 74,315 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,895 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 66,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 62,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,259 miles

Coolant leak

offside wiper smears slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2016 52,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Damage to tyre side-wall is not considered excessive.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper smears slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2015 43,622 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside rear lamps slightly dim

Offside headlamp beam image slightly irregular and light output slightly reduced, as if bulb faulty or badly fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2015 43,622 miles

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

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Nearside rear lamps slightly dim

Offside headlamp beam image slightly irregular and light output slightly reduced, as if bulb faulty or badly fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,698 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 34,698 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,845 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 25,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BK59 CVP, 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 CVP registered?

BK59 CVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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