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SK59 VFT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,789 mi
Last recorded104,789 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 VFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 104,789 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 98,887 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 98,887 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Parking light inop

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

service light illuminated

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,418 miles

Advise front tyres are 225/45/17 and rear tyres are 245/4017

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm 245/40/17 dot 1816 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Stop lamp lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre between 2mm -3mm 245/40/17 dot 1816 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Fail 7 Oct 2022 85,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear brake pipe excess corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear brake pipe excess corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake performance not tested Due to front to rear brake pipe leaking while vehicle on brake rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front tyres are 225/45/17 and rear tyres are 245/4017

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm 245/40/17 dot 1816 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Stop lamp lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre between 2mm -3mm 245/40/17 dot 1816 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level on minimum

Pass 8 Oct 2021 79,093 miles

Advise oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 79,050 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Advise oil level on minimum

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 75,748 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight wear/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 75,746 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slight wear/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,455 miles

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

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 72,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tail lamp cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and worn on edges, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm and worn on inner edge, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 61,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,378 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 35,352 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts out of o/side front tyre outer wall

cuts out of outer wall n/side front

Fail 21 Aug 2013 28,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cuts out of o/side front tyre outer wall

cuts out of outer wall n/side front

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,099 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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SK59 VFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SK59 VFT, 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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SK59 VFT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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