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CU59 BKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,092 mi
Last recorded89,092 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU59 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 84,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 80,231 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 79,819 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2023 79,817 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 77,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and getting low

Offside Front tyre cracking and getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,106 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and o/s outer section (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 66,381 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 62,170 miles

Central 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 Minor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,673 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 49,256 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,702 miles

Nearside Oil leak very slight weap from diff seal ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 31,121 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 26,951 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 24,271 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 24,271 miles

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 23,788 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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CU59 BKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU59 BKJ, 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 CU59 BKJ registered?

CU59 BKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for CU59 BKJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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