CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM59 NBD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,631 mi
Last recorded65,631 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationSM59 NBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,631 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,892 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 53,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,796 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 51,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,879 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,575 miles

O/s front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2016 36,439 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2015 33,236 miles

O/S/F tyre slightly perished, inner cordes not exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,651 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre slightly perished

N/S/R tyre gettting low (3mm) and slightly perished

O/S/F tyre slightly perished

O/S/R tyre getting low 2.6mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM59 NBD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SM59 NBD, 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 NBD?

You can check the full history of SM59 NBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM59 NBD registered?

SM59 NBD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is SM59 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 NBD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM59 NBD 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 NBD. 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.