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SH59 BJV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,488 mi
Last recorded126,488 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 BJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,488 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 126,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 121,207 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 111,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

zero emissions

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,882 miles

Nearside rear park brake cable bracket insecure.

Zero emissions

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Zero emissions

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,303 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 67,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 59,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,179 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,390 miles

nearside front tyre cut

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,432 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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SH59 BJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SH59 BJV, 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 SH59 BJV registered?

SH59 BJV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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