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SF59 MHA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,700 mi
Last recorded144,700 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 MHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 144,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.m tread depth and bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 144,699 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.m tread depth and bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 123,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 123,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,219 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

Fail 22 Dec 2021 104,219 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

advice keep eye on all tyres

Pass 10 Nov 2020 99,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 99,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 94,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stablizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stablizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 85,193 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 85,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 74,039 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,316 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,392 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,017 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,131 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 MHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF59 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

SF59 MHA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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