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BN59 KFU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,118 mi
Last recorded122,118 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 122,118 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2026 120,329 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,686 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 110,882 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 106,100 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 106,045 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,436 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 95,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,125 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 84,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 72,479 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 72,446 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 65,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 48,073 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,231 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 KFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KFU, 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 BN59 KFU registered?

BN59 KFU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is BN59 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 KFU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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