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SG59 MYC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,120 mi
Last recorded62,120 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 MYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 62,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,719 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 50,719 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2016 50,256 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a slight tear

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 42,881 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 34,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Fail 2 Jun 2014 34,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,177 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2012 22,116 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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SG59 MYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG59 MYC, 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 SG59 MYC registered?

SG59 MYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SG59 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG59 MYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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