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SW59 MVS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,235 mi
Last recorded66,235 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW59 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 66,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wipers poor ( flat )

Pass 9 Sep 2021 63,036 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play mount (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,738 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 47,738 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,786 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 43,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,829 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 40,828 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 36,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,163 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,822 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 18,619 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 MVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW59 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

SW59 MVS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is SW59 MVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW59 MVS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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