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SB59 GNO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,271 mi
Last recorded108,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 GNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 108,271 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf & osf (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsr & osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf & osf(front lower inner) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 104,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,552 miles

Front Number plate worn

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Number plate worn

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 101,672 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 101,672 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,706 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,380 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 90,243 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,213 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Pass 3 May 2017 85,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,691 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,569 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 66,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in osf tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,658 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in osf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2012 46,567 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 GNO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GNO, 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 GNO registered?

SB59 GNO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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