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SL59 LNW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,660 mi
Last recorded147,660 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 LNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 147,660 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 125,294 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 125,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,486 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 100,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 87,773 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 79,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,217 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,217 miles

Nearside rear brake binding parking brake (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 70,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 58,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 48,590 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 48,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 LNW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

SL59 LNW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is SL59 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 LNW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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