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BV59 YKT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

195,454 mi
Last recorded195,454 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 195,454 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 194,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 190,860 miles

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

Offside hand brake low reading

Pass 6 Oct 2022 186,874 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 182,070 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Oct 2021 182,070 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted / corrected (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. adjusted / corrected (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 176,293 miles

Offside Front wheel damaged

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2020 176,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel damaged

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

park brake efficiency only just met

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2019 169,539 miles

Nearside Front wheel damaged

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2018 161,442 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 24 Oct 2018 161,442 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2017 152,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,630 miles

Offside Front side light not working

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 127,105 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 127,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres wrong size

Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,922 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,949 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 83,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant level low indicated!

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,901 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 YKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 YKT, 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 YKT registered?

BV59 YKT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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