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BV59 FCA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,293 mi
Last recorded175,293 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 175,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 162,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning parking lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

o/s/f fog light lens missing

Pass 20 Oct 2018 138,266 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front fog lamp lens missing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,755 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,610 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,409 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,691 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 24,415 miles

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 4 Oct 2012 24,390 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

wipers slightly smeary

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 FCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

BV59 FCA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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