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SS59 SOL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,464 mi
Last recorded109,464 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS59 SOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 109,464 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 109,463 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side lens missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 102,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heated shelld lose

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 98,899 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 98,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 98,779 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 98,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 95,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,783 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side and front both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining Tread 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining Tread 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 83,686 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both side and front both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining Tread 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Remaining Tread 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 61,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 57,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 43,252 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 33,360 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 27,337 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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SS59 SOL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SS59 SOL, 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 SS59 SOL registered?

SS59 SOL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2009.

Is SS59 SOL safe to buy?

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