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SH59 RXX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,656 mi
Last recorded118,656 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH59 RXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,656 miles

everything undersealed at rear suspension

Fail 17 Jan 2023 118,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

everything undersealed at rear suspension

Pass 1 Dec 2021 103,958 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,245 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 77,290 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 77,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear metal pipes // at the rear // (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm // dust cover also damaged // (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 60,677 miles

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,116 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 38,114 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre also cut on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front // also showing a wear lip // (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 31,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt down facing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 27,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 20,571 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,073 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 RXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

SH59 RXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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