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RL59 BHL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,057 mi
Last recorded125,057 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL59 BHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 125,057 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 90,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main run brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 82,553 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 20 Sep 2021 74,777 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2020 65,883 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,947 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 47,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 42,184 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,235 miles

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some under side components

Fail 18 May 2016 37,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some under side components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 30,769 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 24,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 21,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 18,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RL59 BHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RL59 BHL, 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 RL59 BHL registered?

RL59 BHL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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