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SO59 XHV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,417 mi
Last recorded138,417 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 XHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 138,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays

Fail 21 Aug 2018 138,417 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,815 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,410 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,068 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,698 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,864 miles

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

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,864 miles

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,023 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner and outer shoulders

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner and outer shoulders

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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SO59 XHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SO59 XHV, 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 SO59 XHV registered?

SO59 XHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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