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BV59 XMJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,730 mi
Last recorded98,730 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 98,730 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti-roll bar bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front caster arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear toe arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 94,657 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 89,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 89,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 82,223 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 78,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 78,804 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,248 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,417 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,974 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 56,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,531 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded In n/s/r wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,734 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 23,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 23,256 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,503 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 13,602 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings require adjusting

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 XMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XMJ, 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 XMJ registered?

BV59 XMJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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