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BV59 XMR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,027 mi
Last recorded98,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 98,027 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,589 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 80,587 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre mount rusted and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 64,555 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt facing airbag ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre splits to inner side wall

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,655 miles

o/s/f tyre has small split on inner sidewall

Fail 6 Jul 2016 56,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre has small split on inner sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2015 50,908 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 46,100 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,675 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 XMR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

BV59 XMR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BV59 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 XMR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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