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FE59 BVY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

89,222 mi
Last recorded89,222 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 BVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 89,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,709 miles

both front chassis beams slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 82,391 miles

gear box sump pan corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,651 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 78,649 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,458 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 70,886 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,981 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,106 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 55,993 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 52,614 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres close to /on limit

Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,814 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,848 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,922 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 35,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,509 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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FE59 BVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FE59 BVY, 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

How do I check the history of FE59 BVY?

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What year was FE59 BVY registered?

FE59 BVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

Is FE59 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 BVY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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