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BV59 FFE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,699 mi
Last recorded182,699 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 182,699 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 170,929 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 160,768 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 160,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 151,497 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 151,497 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,557 miles

Both rear tyres low

o/s headlamp bulb dull

Fail 14 Nov 2019 45,557 miles

Both rear tyres low

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s headlamp bulb dull

Pass 22 Nov 2018 29,920 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))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 29,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake disc's very thin

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))

Pad warning light on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2017 10,467 miles

Middle section exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 83,536 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 70,887 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 70,887 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,244 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 FFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FFE, 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 FFE registered?

BV59 FFE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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