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BK59 VJJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,084 mi
Last recorded139,084 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 139,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner wings (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 135,033 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 135,033 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 129,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 125,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,470 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 114,350 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,004 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 102,893 miles

Offside Front cut in tyre wall

Offside Rear cut in tyre wall

Fail 27 Dec 2018 102,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front cut in tyre wall

Offside Rear cut in tyre wall

Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,005 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,862 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outter wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bothside (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,162 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 62,120 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 49,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 VJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VJJ, 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

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What year was BK59 VJJ registered?

BK59 VJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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