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SH59 CVT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,683 mi
Last recorded154,683 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 CVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 154,683 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 138,029 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 138,026 miles

Brake performance not tested pedal travel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 137,929 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe onto flexi corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear silencer heat shield insecure.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 130,188 miles

rear brake discs pitted

slight brake bind at offside rear

Pass 19 Nov 2018 120,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 104,534 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,872 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 59,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 46,842 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,960 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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SH59 CVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH59 CVT, 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 SH59 CVT registered?

SH59 CVT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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