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SB59 ADZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,841 mi
Last recorded132,841 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 ADZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 132,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 132,841 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 128,733 miles

coolant low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside Front fog light missing

Fail 10 Jan 2025 128,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damage

Offside Front fog light missing

coolant low

Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,105 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 108,506 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 108,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2021 106,750 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2021 106,750 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 100,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear wheel, inner rim repaired by welding

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 94,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 94,135 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 84,177 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 84,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 77,791 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,540 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 68,540 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2016 60,679 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 58,806 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,116 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 47,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 31,421 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,855 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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SB59 ADZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ADZ, 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 SB59 ADZ registered?

SB59 ADZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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