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FY59 BXP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,230 mi
Last recorded140,230 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 BXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 140,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2019 116,942 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 116,918 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 116,417 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,346 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 88,344 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,271 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 65,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 59,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,880 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 53,880 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FY59 BXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY59 BXP, 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 FY59 BXP registered?

FY59 BXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is FY59 BXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 BXP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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