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SM59 GWD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,132 mi
Last recorded161,132 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 161,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 154,871 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable

undertrays obscuring inspection of various brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2020 139,687 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 139,686 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 137,439 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,806 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 136,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 125,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes at joints with flexi pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have radial cracking in sidewalls;not through to cord

Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,486 miles

engine covers fitted

no smoke produced

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 101,191 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,408 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,352 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,352 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 SM59 GWD, 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

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What year was SM59 GWD registered?

SM59 GWD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2009.

Is SM59 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 GWD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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