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SH58 OAN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,112 mi
Last recorded149,112 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 OAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 149,112 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2024 149,112 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 147,624 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2023 147,624 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,293 miles

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

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Minor stone chip/damage on windscreen

Nearside rear brake disc overheated at some point/brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2022 144,293 miles

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Offside & nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Minor stone chip/damage on windscreen

Nearside rear brake disc overheated at some point/brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 84,559 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 80,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,557 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing on lock to nsf (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 75,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing on lock to nsf (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 73,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 73,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,358 miles

front exhaust bracket broken off

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

Fail 29 Nov 2016 69,357 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken off

parking brake just achieves required efficiency

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,164 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,368 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,368 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 50,492 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 50,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,587 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,189 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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SH58 OAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SH58 OAN, 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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SH58 OAN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2009.

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