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SC59 BBJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,860 mi
Last recorded105,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC59 BBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 105,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 105,855 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower rare arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 99,525 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 99,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 98,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 97,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 92,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 92,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 83,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at union to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length rear pipe corroded at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length rear pipe corroded at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 74,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 72,455 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,119 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,708 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 38,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,967 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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SC59 BBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol 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 SC59 BBJ, 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 SC59 BBJ registered?

SC59 BBJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SC59 BBJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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