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SA59 XBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,153 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 94,280 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,241 miles

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 5 Sep 2019 80,367 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 80,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,915 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 68,913 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r and n/s/r flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r 1.6mm 245/40x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,407 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 46,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency just met

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2016 46,040 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake efficiency just met

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,812 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 23,296 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outeredge and nearside rear tyre wear on inneredge

splits on front tyres inner sidewalls

Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,061 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 XBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

SA59 XBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SA59 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 XBJ 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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