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RV59 BKJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,342 mi
Last recorded75,342 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 66,063 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 66,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 62,206 miles

Front tyres has cuts on the outer walls .both

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 62,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front tyres has cuts on the outer walls .both

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,207 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 54,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 48,461 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,562 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 35,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front road wheel has been welded

tyre pressure light on in dash

Fail 18 Oct 2012 35,651 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front road wheel has been welded

tyre pressure light on in dash

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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RV59 BKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RV59 BKJ, 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 RV59 BKJ registered?

RV59 BKJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2009.

Is RV59 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 BKJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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