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BT58 BBX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,810 mi
Last recorded194,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 194,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 178,038 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 178,038 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 169,482 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 158,163 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,626 miles

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

Nearside bonnet latch faulty.

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 146,626 miles

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

Nearside bonnet latch faulty.

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 130,519 miles

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Fail 29 Sep 2017 130,502 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,971 miles

Centre Rear Oil leak axle lower gasket area ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,919 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Under trays fitted.

Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear lamp len,s broken but not showing a white light to rear.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,743 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

offside rear lamp len,s broken but not showing a white light to rear.

Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 40,384 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,324 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 32,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BT58 BBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT58 BBX, 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 BT58 BBX registered?

BT58 BBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is BT58 BBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT58 BBX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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