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BN59 XUS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,122 mi
Last recorded70,122 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 XUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 70,122 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 65,986 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 62,764 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,876 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 47,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 46,703 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,671 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,597 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 45,423 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 45,316 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,332 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 39,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 30,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small nick in sidewall of n/s/rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2012 26,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in sidewall of n/s/front tyre not to ply

small nick in sidewall of n/s/rear tyre

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 XUS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

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

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The MOT history for BN59 XUS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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