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BV59 EYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

235,120 mi
Last recorded235,120 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 EYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 235,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 235,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 220,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 204,245 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 203,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured bush mount on subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2021 189,140 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 189,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 166,374 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 166,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 148,190 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 129,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 124,851 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 124,063 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 124,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,474 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 93,982 miles

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front secondary sidelamp out

offside front tyre outer wall damaged/225/40ZR18/92Y/

Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front secondary sidelamp out

offside front tyre outer wall damaged/225/40ZR18/92Y/

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 EYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EYJ, 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 EYJ registered?

BV59 EYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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