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BV59 FCF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,686 mi
Last recorded119,686 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,686 miles

Nearside Front main beam bulb not located correctly. loose

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16 percent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 119,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure separation of tread inner tread edge. split/cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front main beam bulb not located correctly. loose

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16 percent (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 119,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated at flex

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jul 2024 114,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 107,780 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 107,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 105,669 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 96,744 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged, partially insecure & fouling wheel on full lock

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged, partially insecure & fouling wheel on full lock

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced Bulb out. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,382 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 78,736 miles

center exhaust clamp starting to crack

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads now getting low

Fail 25 May 2017 78,735 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint near side front lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust clamp starting to crack

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads now getting low

Pass 1 Jun 2016 71,298 miles

2 x child seats fitted preventing the inspection of full adult belts

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,298 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline at rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

2 x child seats fitted preventing the inspection of full adult belts

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

Pass 20 May 2015 60,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 60,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 56,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,268 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 FCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF registered?

BV59 FCF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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