MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,781 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s&o/s undertrays fitted
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
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
tpms light illuminated
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
Exhaust system not adequately supported VARIOUS MOUNTS BROKEN (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SM59 GVL?
You can check the full history of SM59 GVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SM59 GVL registered?
SM59 GVL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 November 2009.
Is SM59 GVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM59 GVL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SM59 GVL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM59 GVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.