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BG59 FCJ

2009 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class77,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 FCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 87,613 miles

Full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle components not possible, covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 87,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Full inspection of under bonnet and under vehicle components not possible, covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,444 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 72,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,826 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,897 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 22,965 miles

emissions too clean to register result

split in tread of o/s/f tyre

unable to inspect front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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BG59 FCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 77,762 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 FCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG59 FCJ registered?

BG59 FCJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is BG59 FCJ safe to buy?

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