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SG59 TKN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,767 mi
Last recorded93,767 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 TKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,767 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,345 miles

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

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

car fitted with h I d lights

Fail 16 Feb 2018 79,341 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

car fitted with h I d lights

Pass 17 Oct 2016 74,421 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 68,335 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 59,184 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,096 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 44,056 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 TKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN registered?

SG59 TKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SG59 TKN safe to buy?

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