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SA59 MGV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,573 mi
Last recorded108,573 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 MGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 108,573 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2026 108,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel fixing missing All 4 wheel missing 1 each (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 104,720 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 93,298 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,492 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower link dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge and slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 71,259 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 71,092 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm towards rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,062 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 59,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F OUTER AND O/S/R OUTER STARTING TO RUST (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 46,746 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 42,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,718 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on edge of disc surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 39,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on edge of disc surfaces (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded of disc surface - starting to break up (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,321 miles

All brake discs starting to corrode on braking surface

Fail 10 Apr 2015 35,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All brake discs starting to corrode on braking surface

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 26,451 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 26,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,540 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 MGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 MGV, 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 MGV registered?

SA59 MGV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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