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BK59 WUL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,806 mi
Last recorded128,806 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 128,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 128,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 116,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 115,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 108,576 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 108,576 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 101,175 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 101,174 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,149 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,688 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,227 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 53,341 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 42,880 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 42,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,690 miles

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 WUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

BK59 WUL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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