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BV59 YNG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

113,318 mi
Last recorded113,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 113,318 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 113,318 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 107,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 106,101 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,498 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 97,440 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 95,613 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,139 miles

Central Front body covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,938 miles

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

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

body covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 81,139 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,154 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,604 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 YNG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG registered?

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

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