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FY59 BYC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,765 mi
Last recorded157,765 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 BYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 157,765 miles

All brake disc rusty

Front inner arm / steering rack slight play felt at wheel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Rear side arm bushes perishing (both)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 157,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage (3.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake disc rusty

Front inner arm / steering rack slight play felt at wheel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear coil spring covered cannot inspect

Rear side arm bushes perishing (both)

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front & rear both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 156,515 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear both tie bars inner bushes deteriorated but no ply

Pass 9 Sep 2023 149,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 136,576 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 136,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,312 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken but system still adequately supported

Customer Presented Vehicle With Original Defects - Claiming To Have "Cleaned Brake Pipes And Are Now Ok" - Brake Pedal Applicator Fitted Pipes Checked Wet Around Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Poss Leak (Original Test R.A.Murdoch)

Fail 5 Aug 2022 136,129 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 7 Aug 2021 123,222 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,048 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,933 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 111,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,811 miles

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

both front tyres worn of tread outer edges

Pass 7 Aug 2017 94,658 miles

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured dull (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,927 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rears (3.6.B.2c)

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 15 Jul 2015 72,680 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 65,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 53,558 miles

wipers smear

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 BYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 FY59 BYC, 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 FY59 BYC registered?

FY59 BYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is FY59 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY59 BYC 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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