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SF59 RVA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,399 mi
Last recorded76,399 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 76,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,017 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,539 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 69,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing clasp under seat (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,764 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,208 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,157 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 61,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,401 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,855 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 39,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 31,767 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 31,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 25,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 17,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 RVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF59 RVA registered?

SF59 RVA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is SF59 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF59 RVA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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