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BV59 CCY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,717 mi
Last recorded149,717 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 CCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 149,717 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 149,717 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 147,174 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 141,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 140,928 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 132,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 132,272 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 124,996 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 124,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 117,091 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 100,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 72,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,233 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 61,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,702 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 39,703 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Aug 2013 39,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,561 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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BV59 CCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV59 CCY, 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 BV59 CCY registered?

BV59 CCY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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