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SV59 NGE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,071 mi
Last recorded134,071 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 NGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 134,071 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 134,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2025 129,611 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 129,608 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,032 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 31 Oct 2022 120,008 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 119,204 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 112,871 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 112,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Lower front balljoint boot slight damage

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

Offside Front abs wiring at hub loose

Fail 12 Mar 2019 89,966 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Front abs wiring at hubs loose

Nearside Front Lower front balljoint boot slight damage

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

Offside Front headlight aim dull

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 66,059 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 54,797 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2015 44,303 miles

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

brake pipe feeding offside rear flexi hose corroded at nearside[chalked]

Pass 22 Sep 2014 40,601 miles

1x n/s position lights inop

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad wear message on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 34,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 27,600 miles

m+s tyres fitted.

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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SV59 NGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 SV59 NGE, 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 SV59 NGE registered?

SV59 NGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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