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SF59 OVV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,356 mi
Last recorded139,356 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 139,356 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 139,356 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower front suspension arm front bushes heavily worn advise replacement

Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges - 25/45 r17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 133,242 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges - 25/45 r17 91w (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,782 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,561 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 112,162 miles

N/s/f Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 16 Sep 2021 112,162 miles

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

N/s/f Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Nail in o/s/r Tyre.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule left and right hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule left and right hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered by preserving wax (1.1.11 (c))

Rear left and right shock absorber have slight corrosion on casing

Fail 17 Jun 2020 105,546 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 99,507 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 87,550 miles

osf tyre wearing on outer tread

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,016 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,036 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 61,036 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,668 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,206 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear to front brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2012 13,064 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 OVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OVV, 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 OVV registered?

SF59 OVV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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