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BP59 CKN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,216 mi
Last recorded125,216 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP59 CKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,216 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 125,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 118,902 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 105,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 99,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear ACCIDENTAL IMPACT

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,151 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 78,931 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 70,380 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 40,282 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking on edges

Fail 18 Sep 2013 8,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 8,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 6,582 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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BP59 CKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BP59 CKN, 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 BP59 CKN registered?

BP59 CKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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