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RV59 BKK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,561 mi
Last recorded122,561 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 122,561 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 122,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged 205/55/16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 110,545 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,655 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 104,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn low @ 1.8mm. cracked and perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn low @ 2mm. cracked and perished.

Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,288 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are perished in tread slightly approx 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 30 Aug 2018 87,288 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside tyres are perished in tread slightly approx 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,949 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 77,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,288 miles

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

engine covers,floor covers and plastic cover sills

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,119 miles

nearside rear tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,181 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,136 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 33,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 BKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BKK, 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 RV59 BKK registered?

RV59 BKK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is RV59 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 BKK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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