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SIG 6687

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,895 mi
Last recorded120,895 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 6687
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 120,895 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 120,006 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 118,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 113,693 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 113,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 101,745 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 101,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 93,706 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 93,503 miles

Brake performance not tested corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 83,517 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nsf brake pipe corroding.

osr tyre age cracking.

Pass 21 May 2018 75,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,164 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 31 Aug 2016 65,429 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges..o/s/r tyre worn low..

Fail 24 Aug 2016 65,423 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn edges..o/s/r tyre worn low..

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,824 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,747 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 27,747 miles

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

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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SIG 6687 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SIG 6687, 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 SIG 6687 registered?

SIG 6687 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is SIG 6687 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 6687 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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