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MX59 SFV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,794 mi
Last recorded167,794 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 SFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 167,794 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top left (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 167,794 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top left (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 162,183 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 162,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 157,385 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 157,385 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 149,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 144,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 138,936 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,563 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre presure low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 119,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 110,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MX59 SFV 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 76.5%.

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 MX59 SFV, 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 MX59 SFV registered?

MX59 SFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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