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SL59 DWZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,975 mi
Last recorded72,975 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 72,975 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 72,975 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer tread worn

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre inner and outer tread worn

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2018 68,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 64,452 miles

o/s n/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,974 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 58,052 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML indicates a fault

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

front tyre's wearing on the edges

Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,905 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2014 30,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2013 18,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 13,198 miles

n/side front tyre cuts on outer wall

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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SL59 DWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SL59 DWZ, 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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SL59 DWZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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