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BV59 YOC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,636 mi
Last recorded125,636 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 125,636 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,994 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 120,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 113,812 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 110,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,271 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 107,270 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 105,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,287 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 100,274 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 91,769 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 91,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,933 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 79,927 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,771 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,523 miles

Both rear disc heavily corroded

Both rear pads are 90% worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,944 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,945 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 YOC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

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

Is BV59 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 YOC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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