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SF59 GEO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,426 mi
Last recorded57,426 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 GEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 57,426 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 56,682 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,198 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 53,322 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,728 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 51,728 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,001 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 45,295 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 43,002 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 43,002 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears in front of n/s/r wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear brake flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 40,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill slightly damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 38,470 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded into rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Lip on nearside sill slightly damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray damaged at nearside

Pass 5 Sep 2013 27,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge .nearside sill and under gaurd damaged .

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,929 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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SF59 GEO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SF59 GEO, 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 SF59 GEO registered?

SF59 GEO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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