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GV59 BXE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,994 mi
Last recorded55,994 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 BXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 55,994 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 53,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 36,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged also starting to get low on tread/wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 33,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 30,508 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear tyre valve perishing.

Nearside rear tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 30,508 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside rear tyre valve perishing.

Nearside rear tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 23 Dec 2019 25,964 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 17 Dec 2018 19,471 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 38,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 12,988 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust emissions too low to measure.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 11,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 10,908 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 10,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,577 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Exhaust emission visable clear

N/S/F tyre has a deep cut on outer sidewall

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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GV59 BXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV59 BXE, 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 GV59 BXE registered?

GV59 BXE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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