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FL59 BSZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,593 mi
Last recorded126,593 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 BSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jul 2025 126,560 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2024 123,346 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 120,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion starting for age

Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,627 miles

both front brake disks slight fluctuation on brake test

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2022 114,627 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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

both front brake disks slight fluctuation on brake test

Pass 5 Aug 2021 109,821 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 106,085 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,242 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,542 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 92,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity one of two bulbs not working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 85,989 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,769 miles

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 21 Aug 2013 47,012 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,488 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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FL59 BSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 FL59 BSZ, 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 FL59 BSZ registered?

FL59 BSZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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