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SP59 NAA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,075 mi
Last recorded121,075 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 NAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 121,075 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 121,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 103,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 91,997 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 91,990 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear Indicator Bulbs Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 86,230 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 80,487 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 75,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,995 miles

rear exhaust broken still system still supported

rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2018 62,241 miles

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

exhaust bracket broke

front tyre`s wearing on egdes

Fail 14 Feb 2018 62,235 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes

exhaust bracket broke

front tyre`s wearing on egdes

Pass 11 Feb 2017 55,283 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,109 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 40,108 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working High level brake lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 11,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 9,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 8,666 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 NAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NAA, 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 SP59 NAA registered?

SP59 NAA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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