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RV59 BDF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,753 mi
Last recorded93,753 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,753 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 90,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 86,445 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,267 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 68,875 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 58,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 49,792 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Head light fault, output slightly reduced

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower chip on screen not in swept area

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock slight play

Oil leak Gearbox output seal ()

Pass 13 May 2016 42,820 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc worn and pads getting low

n/side head light out pout is pour

rear brake disc wourn and pads getting low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,743 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,505 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Nearside rear tyre has a few cuts on the outer wall

Offside front tyre is on 3mm wearing thin and is cracking and perished

Pass 13 May 2014 29,891 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 24,390 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,552 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise n/s/f tyre 2mm outer edge and o/s/f tyre 3mm on the edges

Fail 25 Sep 2012 23,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front discs lipped

advise n/s/f tyre 2mm outer edge and o/s/f tyre 3mm on the edges

strong advise o/s/r tyre right on the legal lmit at time of test

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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RV59 BDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 RV59 BDF, 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

How do I check the history of RV59 BDF?

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What year was RV59 BDF registered?

RV59 BDF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is RV59 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 BDF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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