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GX59 SBV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,088 mi
Last recorded81,088 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 SBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,088 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 81,088 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 78,658 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 78,658 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 77,524 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 77,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 74,674 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,993 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,849 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 54,448 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,924 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,422 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT/REAR (3.5.1g)

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened LIPPED FRONT/REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,340 miles

advise offside front tyre perrished.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing-deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2013 25,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing

advise both near tyre outer side walls damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise slight damage to near side rear tyre outter side wall

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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GX59 SBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GX59 SBV, 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 GX59 SBV registered?

GX59 SBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is GX59 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX59 SBV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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