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SH59 EKL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,327 mi
Last recorded76,327 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 EKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 76,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2025 75,686 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 74,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,199 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,019 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,930 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 69,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,274 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 66,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 64,368 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 64,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 62,187 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 59,203 miles

both nearside tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

Fail 2 Oct 2015 59,202 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both nearside tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

Pass 13 Oct 2014 56,109 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,806 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat full adult belt check not possible

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,759 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 43,758 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,589 miles

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

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 EKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH59 EKL registered?

SH59 EKL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is SH59 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH59 EKL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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