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BV59 FCD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,747 mi
Last recorded147,747 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 FCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 147,747 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,766 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 133,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,290 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 118,272 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 118,272 miles

Horn not working Wire loose so reclipped and horn works fine. (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,610 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 102,502 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 102,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2015 78,677 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,937 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 56,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,545 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 40,256 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 FCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FCD, 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 FCD registered?

BV59 FCD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is BV59 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 FCD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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