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RW59 BEW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,772 mi
Last recorded39,772 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW59 BEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 39,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 39,574 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 38,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 38,664 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 38,475 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,233 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 37,876 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 37,876 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,428 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,839 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,539 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,084 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 35,084 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 32,574 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,242 miles

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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RW59 BEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RW59 BEW, 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 RW59 BEW registered?

RW59 BEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is RW59 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RW59 BEW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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