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AK59 SNN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

236,512 mi
Last recorded236,512 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 SNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 236,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 223,289 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 223,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 207,090 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 207,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 193,074 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 179,097 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 167,176 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 155,004 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 141,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 125,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,056 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Steel brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,598 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 78,814 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 61,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Sep 2012 45,829 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 45,822 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AK59 SNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK59 SNN, 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 AK59 SNN registered?

AK59 SNN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is AK59 SNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 SNN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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