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DE59 SXH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 SXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 76,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 71,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 71,827 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 69,439 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,494 miles

Both front brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2021 67,494 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both front brake pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,801 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2018 58,230 miles

Front wiper blade worn

N/S/F Tyre has cuts to the side wall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slightly wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2016 47,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 41,059 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,911 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 28,285 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 28,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DE59 SXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DE59 SXH, 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 DE59 SXH registered?

DE59 SXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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The MOT history for DE59 SXH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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