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SK59 BKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,756 mi
Last recorded92,756 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 BKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 92,756 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear height sensor linkage slightly damaged / deteriorated

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Areas around offside and nearside front mounting point of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 85,446 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 85,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,494 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,786 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,657 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 68,511 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,509 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear pads wearing thin ?

Pass 15 Oct 2018 56,235 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,318 miles

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

parking brake effort just within limits

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,720 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,020 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2014 32,677 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2013 26,340 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 19,117 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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SK59 BKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SK59 BKX, 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 SK59 BKX registered?

SK59 BKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

Is SK59 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK59 BKX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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