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SL59 MHU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,013 mi
Last recorded167,013 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 MHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 167,013 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 157,104 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 157,104 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 145,727 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 145,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 131,738 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,910 miles

Nearside Rear Outer handbrake cable support bracket insecure

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 111,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 99,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 89,948 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,387 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,567 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 53,163 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 53,163 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,463 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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SL59 MHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

SL59 MHU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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