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SB59 ADO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,663 mi
Last recorded99,663 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 ADO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,663 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,868 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 92,862 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 85,581 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 20 Mar 2023 79,825 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,668 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 66,288 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 66,288 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 61,863 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 61,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,638 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pads getting low

strong advise - o/s rear tyre low tread

Pass 8 Aug 2017 50,534 miles

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING LOW

brake pipes .....nearside front inner arch, both rear inner arch starting to pit and rust

Fail 7 Aug 2017 50,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INNER ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING LOW

brake pipes .....nearside front inner arch, both rear inner arch starting to pit and rust

Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,761 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 42,761 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play adjustable (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,067 miles

n/s/r brake pipe going from caliper flexi starting to corrode

n/s/r seatbelt and stalk not inspected due to child seat being fitted

o/s/f brake pipe going from caliper flexi starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre slight cracking between treads

Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,877 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,049 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 13,694 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 13,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SB59 ADO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB59 ADO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB59 ADO registered?

SB59 ADO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SB59 ADO safe to buy?

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