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BV59 YMM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,821 mi
Last recorded167,821 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 167,821 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 167,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 164,221 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 164,105 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration car smokes lot not road worthy (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2017 152,317 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2017 152,317 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 136,270 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 136,270 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,224 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 119,224 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 91,397 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 74,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 60,133 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 32,460 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 YMM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YMM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 YMM registered?

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

Is BV59 YMM safe to buy?

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