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BV59 YNK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

181,519 mi
Last recorded181,519 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 181,519 miles

Clean emissions

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover is twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Nov 2024 181,453 miles

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

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

Clean emissions

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover is twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2023 166,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

cover sills shields

Pass 18 Nov 2022 149,496 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working led / very dim (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 149,496 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working led / very dim (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 125,517 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

chips in screen

Pass 22 Nov 2019 93,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play detected in offside of pas rack

Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,455 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Suspension has a loud intermittent noise when steer to the nearside and offside, further check requires

Pass 29 Oct 2018 78,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,516 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 58,091 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 49,506 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,054 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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 21 Aug 2012 23,929 miles

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

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

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 YNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK registered?

BV59 YNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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