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BV59 ORC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,366 mi
Last recorded132,366 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 ORC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 132,366 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 119,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 103,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 95,973 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,801 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 90,334 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 81,362 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 81,362 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 71,651 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 71,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn uneven (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise changing with pads (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 62,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven inner / outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn uneven inner / outer edge

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 62,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven inner / outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn uneven inner / outer edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 51,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,137 miles

both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,747 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge wear

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 ORC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ORC, 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 ORC registered?

BV59 ORC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is BV59 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 ORC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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