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SL59 DXP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,851 mi
Last recorded140,851 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 DXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 140,851 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 140,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 130,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 129,686 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,057 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,770 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 96,719 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 96,047 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 96,036 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 95,255 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested car has excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached front arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres worn

Pass 10 Aug 2018 90,216 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 90,215 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 85,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,560 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 71,784 miles

advise exhaust flexi joint splitting

advise front brake discs corroded & lipped.

advise front wipers smearing screen

advise n/s/f park light inop

advise o/s/r tyre tread 2.5 mm

Pass 27 Jun 2014 54,424 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,514 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,516 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 28,983 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

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 DXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DXP, 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 SL59 DXP registered?

SL59 DXP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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