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SA59 BHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,039 mi
Last recorded129,039 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 BHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 127,912 miles

Offside Front POOR IMAGE ON DIP LIGHT

Fail 21 Jul 2025 127,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front POOR IMAGE ON DIP LIGHT

Pass 2 Aug 2024 122,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 98,634 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 98,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Split around inner side wall 255/35X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,896 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,396 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 96,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 57,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 56,531 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 55,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 54,494 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 54,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 42,509 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 42,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,659 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,421 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 BHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SA59 BHJ, 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 BHJ registered?

SA59 BHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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