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BV59 YOK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,163 mi
Last recorded149,163 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YOK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 149,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,517 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 142,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear of two ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 136,443 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 127,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 113,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,714 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 16 Oct 2019 101,790 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 16 Oct 2019 101,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Oct 2018 93,047 miles

all 4 tyres on 3mm

all rear suspension arm bushes showing signs of perishing

front brakes worn

o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover worn but still preventing ingress of dirt/debris.

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,660 miles

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

osf metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear tyres on 2mm wearing close to legal limit

Pass 16 Oct 2015 55,527 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,093 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 16 Oct 2013 35,249 miles

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

front wipers smearing

rear wiper juddering

Pass 24 Oct 2012 27,163 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 YOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 YOK, 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 YOK registered?

BV59 YOK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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