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BV59 FBG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,815 mi
Last recorded150,815 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 FBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 150,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted front and rear

Fail 15 May 2023 149,702 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 10 May 2022 136,407 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded/poor condition

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box heat cover insecure

Fail 10 May 2022 136,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded/poor condition

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box heat cover insecure

Pass 5 May 2021 124,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 115,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 17,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner edge wear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very minor inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2019 111,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm) (downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm) (downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner edge wear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very minor inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,610 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Sep 2018 95,604 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 79,819 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,430 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 68,430 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded top of rear axle running across rear calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,723 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,688 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 52,688 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,964 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 FBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FBG, 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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BV59 FBG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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