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SN59 GWO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,820 mi
Last recorded132,820 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN59 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2026 132,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various rear components (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2024 127,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 120,361 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 120,361 miles

Undertray likely to become detached both o/s+n/s (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,137 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet release stiff

Fail 30 May 2022 114,130 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

bonnet release stiff

o/s/r handbrake lag and half the effort of n/s/r

Pass 2 Jun 2021 108,620 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 108,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and noisy (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 103,630 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 103,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both alloy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 99,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 99,388 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,442 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 95,442 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,345 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 89,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 83,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,958 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to sidewall

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 66,923 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 47,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 47,310 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,353 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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SN59 GWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SN59 GWO, 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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SN59 GWO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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