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FE59 BVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,152 mi
Last recorded165,152 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 BVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 165,152 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front dip beam bulb has poor condition may require to replace blub

Rear squeak noise

Pass 8 Jan 2025 150,638 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 150,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner sidewall has damage, nail on centre , may require attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 134,597 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f parking not working

Fail 5 Jan 2023 118,031 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f parking not working

Pass 16 Dec 2021 102,261 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 102,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2021 89,365 miles

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

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

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

Wipers slightly streaky

Pass 19 Jun 2019 68,818 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm.may require to attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 58,528 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 48,133 miles

engine oil slightly low level

under side tray fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 34,928 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 34,928 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 24,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 18,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 14,467 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 14,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FE59 BVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FE59 BVT, 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 FE59 BVT registered?

FE59 BVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 BVT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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