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SW59 CFG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,538 mi
Last recorded77,538 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,538 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 77,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of body, fuel and brake lines

Fail 20 Nov 2024 73,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of body, fuel and brake lines

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,550 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,707 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 63,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber arm ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tail box heatsheild insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,518 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 58,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 54,441 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,036 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 51,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 46,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover slightly cut (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,750 miles

brake pipes corroded at n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 10 Nov 2015 32,169 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,632 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,700 miles

Both rear tyre treads low at 3mm

Nearside front tyre tread depth low on outer edge.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,368 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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SW59 CFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW59 CFG, 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 SW59 CFG registered?

SW59 CFG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is SW59 CFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 CFG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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