MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear road wheel inner welded
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front tyres splitting on sidewalls
plastic underbody tray damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SG09 HFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SG09 HFV, 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 SG09 HFV registered?
SG09 HFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2009.
Is SG09 HFV safe to buy?
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