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FE59 BWV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,761 mi
Last recorded137,761 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 BWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 137,761 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 ()

Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 117,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 104,244 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both stabilizing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,028 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 93,028 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,345 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,320 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 82,094 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a wear

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc wearing low

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a wear

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

Rear Nearside and Offside brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,887 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 78,887 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,494 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,791 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,728 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,447 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,772 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 BWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BWV, 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 BWV registered?

FE59 BWV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 BWV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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