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BV59 YMU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

187,789 mi
Last recorded187,789 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 187,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 187,789 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2025 181,013 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 171,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 166,864 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 157,753 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 146,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 146,370 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 146,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner both rear inner tyres low inner edges

Pass 9 Apr 2019 132,099 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 124,592 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 109,677 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 96,648 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,482 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 74,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YMU 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 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

BV59 YMU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BV59 YMU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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