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SL59 PYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,001 mi
Last recorded112,001 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 PYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 112,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside&Offside Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 111,974 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside&Offside Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,829 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,119 miles

Slight surface rust underneath.

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 100,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 99,377 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2019 92,662 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,126 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 78,835 miles

Both rear tyre treads at 3mm. 255/35/18 94w xl Altenzo.

Fail 18 Dec 2017 78,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall damage. 225/40/18 92w xl Evergreen. (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyre treads at 3mm. 255/35/18 94w xl Altenzo.

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed.

Pass 3 Jan 2017 71,486 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 65,117 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,244 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 44,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,142 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight damage to sidewall protector

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,017 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

SL59 PYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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