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SG59 TKD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,540 mi
Last recorded118,540 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 TKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 118,540 miles

undertrays fitted / ubcc

Pass 18 Mar 2023 112,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2023 112,047 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and signs of brake over heating (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on outside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively signs of over heating, suggest having the brakes serviced (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,382 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 75,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 64,817 miles

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

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

SERVICE INDICATOR ON

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,654 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,654 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 10 Mar 2016 55,287 miles

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED ADISE REPLACE

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 9 Mar 2016 55,286 miles

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

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED ADISE REPLACE

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

UNDERTRAY/ENGINE COVER FITTED

Fail 3 Mar 2016 55,221 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 42,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 37,908 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 Sep 2012 36,274 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,274 miles

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

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

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

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 TKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TKD, 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 TKD registered?

SG59 TKD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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