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SP59 MXH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,502 mi
Last recorded163,502 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 MXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 163,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 156,849 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 153,246 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 148,547 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 148,533 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 143,125 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 137,062 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 132,092 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Worn, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Zero Emissions Detected (0.04)

Pass 5 Apr 2018 127,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 120,562 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 114,629 miles

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

Offside Front Outer tracked out on ege

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 106,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,346 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 95,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,069 miles

o/s front starting to wear on outer edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 85,184 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 85,184 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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SP59 MXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SP59 MXH, 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 SP59 MXH registered?

SP59 MXH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SP59 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 MXH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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