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BV59 BZC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

103,516 mi
Last recorded103,516 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 103,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 89,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 79,091 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 79,087 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 70,042 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 61,328 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 42,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 37,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 20,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,236 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 15,196 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,975 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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BV59 BZC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BV59 BZC, 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 BV59 BZC registered?

BV59 BZC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BV59 BZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 BZC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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