MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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handbrake o/s only just met requirements
oil on undertrays
under trays fitted throughout underneath obscuring some componants
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
oil on undertrays
under trays fitted throughout underneath obscuring some componants
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested exhaust split/ insecure at flexi pipe join (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive offside area of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on edges 225-45-17
centre to rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated
front brake pads half worn
light misting of oil at o/s/f of engine
o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bands
rear heat shield insercure
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working 2x 501 bulbs (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245-40-17 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres wearing on edges 225-45-17
centre to rear exhaust clamp slightly deteriorated
front brake pads half worn
light misting of oil at o/s/f of engine
o/s/r tyre wearing close to wear bands
rear heat shield insercure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA59 ABU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 ABU, 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 SA59 ABU registered?
SA59 ABU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.
Is SA59 ABU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA59 ABU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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