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RV59 BYD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,752 mi
Last recorded79,752 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 79,752 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

belly shields/ under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,318 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

belly shields/ under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,034 miles

Under body shields fitted.

Fail 13 Sep 2024 73,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,903 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 63,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,952 miles

ABS pump has oil on but no obvious leak found

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,273 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Plastic covers and under trays fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 58,608 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,713 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,592 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,656 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,903 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,951 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BYD 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 93.8%.

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 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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

RV59 BYD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is RV59 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 BYD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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