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SM59 GVL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,781 mi
Last recorded95,781 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 95,781 miles

n/s&o/s undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2022 95,776 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

n/s&o/s undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 89,989 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 89,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm, inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers seat does not retract to allow occupants into the rear seat

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Mar 2020 82,216 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear control arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm, inner bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drivers seat does not retract to allow occupants into the rear seat

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear control arm, inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NS and OS brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,918 miles

tpms light illuminated

Fail 29 Jan 2019 67,918 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure by wheel, bracket mount weld failed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall split to cord 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall and tread depth low 225/40/18

tpms light illuminated

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,298 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 58,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported VARIOUS MOUNTS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,335 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,186 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 40,492 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 40,492 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,786 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 22,288 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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SM59 GVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM59 GVL, 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 SM59 GVL registered?

SM59 GVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2009.

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