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BV59 XLD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,801 mi
Last recorded151,801 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 XLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 151,801 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes run over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 144,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 136,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 126,396 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 126,396 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,701 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 108,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side/wing repeater light output reduced and intermittently inoperative.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 104,019 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,558 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 96,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,428 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 60,667 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,423 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 49,423 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 39,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,732 miles

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 28 Sep 2013 29,386 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 29,386 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

BV59 XLD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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