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BP59 CSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,927 mi
Last recorded78,927 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP59 CSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,927 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 72,715 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,077 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 58,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 56,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 50,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 47,639 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,799 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,314 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 22,283 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2015 22,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2014 14,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Dec 2014 14,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 16,293 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 16,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 3,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 CSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CSZ, 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 CSZ registered?

BP59 CSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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