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SB59 DVF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,354 mi
Last recorded125,354 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 125,354 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,446 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in inner sidewall but no cords exposed

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has small amounts of damage

Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,646 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has small amounts of damage

Pass 8 Mar 2013 40,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,276 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 DVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB59 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

SB59 DVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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