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WV59 SBX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,166 mi
Last recorded113,166 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 SBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 113,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 112,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,748 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 108,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 100,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,155 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 96,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 92,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose end. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 92,851 miles

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

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 74,164 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 25 Nov 2016 61,946 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm bold on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2015 39,545 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 39,545 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 29,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,456 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,280 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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WV59 SBX 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 WV59 SBX, 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 WV59 SBX registered?

WV59 SBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is WV59 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV59 SBX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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