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SL59 UEX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,530 mi
Last recorded90,530 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 UEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 90,530 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 90,530 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,876 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 73,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2mm remaining on brake pads (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front windscreen has small stone chip in zone A

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,496 miles

offside rear tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the cords but not larger than MOT requirements for failure.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 50,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 44,073 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 UEX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

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

Is SL59 UEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 UEX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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