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BN59 KFT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,642 mi
Last recorded197,642 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 197,642 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 190,427 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 190,425 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 183,085 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 183,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 175,680 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 167,231 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 155,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips o/s & centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 155,774 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips o/s & centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 144,004 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 144,004 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,460 miles

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

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Fail 29 Sep 2016 133,460 miles

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

Offside 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)

eml light on

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,244 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,057 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,139 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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BN59 KFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BN59 KFT, 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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BN59 KFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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