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SA59 ABO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,300 mi
Last recorded157,300 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 ABO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 157,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 157,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp cluster (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 131,463 miles

front brake have slight judder

off side front suspension has slight wear

off side rear brake disc corroded , brakes may require service

Fail 28 Aug 2024 131,463 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system brake pipe leaking ,, pedal spongy (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front brake have slight judder

off side front suspension has slight wear

off side rear brake disc corroded , brakes may require service

Pass 13 Sep 2023 126,109 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,738 miles

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear Upper park brake cable bracket beginning to dethatch

Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,771 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 112,771 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 102,922 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.62 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 92,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.62 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.79mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,322 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 76,954 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 76,954 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,540 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 72,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 65,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not in drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,720 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,233 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,535 miles

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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SA59 ABO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SA59 ABO, 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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SA59 ABO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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