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BN59 WMG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,018 mi
Last recorded65,018 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 WMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 65,018 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R suspension arm bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 61,488 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 58,557 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 58,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 52,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,669 miles

gearbox sump leaking(pilot bush and seal needing replaced)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 44,585 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

gearbox sump leaking(pilot bush and seal needing replaced)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,955 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,955 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 33,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 30,784 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,235 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,938 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 WMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WMG, 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

How do I check the history of BN59 WMG?

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What year was BN59 WMG registered?

BN59 WMG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is BN59 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN59 WMG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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