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2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · BV59 FBJ

BV59 FBJ

2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 110,003 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2009 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Sept 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
110,003 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.1L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Sept 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
2143cc
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BV59 FBJ Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
  • 110,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BV59 FBJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 05:50
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (BV59 FBJ) between August 2022 and August 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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BV59 FBJ Mileage History

  1. 18/08/202282,487 mi
  2. 10/08/202392,394 mi+9,907 mi
  3. 28/08/2024110,003 mi+17,609 mi

Average of roughly 13,562 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Older vehicle
Outstanding recall notice
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