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BV59 FGD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,875 mi
Last recorded112,875 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 FGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,875 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 100,797 miles

front brake discs worn

nsf fog lamp inop

nsr tyre worn low

Fail 9 Oct 2019 100,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

nsf fog lamp inop

nsr tyre worn low

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 86,112 miles

front brake discs worn

nsr brake pipe corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,112 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

nsr brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,237 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,812 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,163 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 FGD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FGD, 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 FGD registered?

BV59 FGD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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