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BN59 WMF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,681 mi
Last recorded47,681 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 47,681 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 45,891 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 45,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 44,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 42,140 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 38,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,896 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 34,896 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,329 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,861 miles

NSF tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,857 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 25,217 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 22,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 19,148 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 WMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WMF, 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 BN59 WMF registered?

BN59 WMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is BN59 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 WMF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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