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SF59 FTU

2009 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

271,786 mi
Last recorded271,786 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Unknown133,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 FTU
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 271,786 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 254,080 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front brill at both headlamp corners has popped out both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt is off steering rack end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer hose to short on wiper arm (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch seized in open position (3.1 (c))

Nearside intercooler securing bolt missing and intercooler sitting down

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scoring o,s (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

steering noisey at bottom of column when rocked

Fail 23 Jul 2019 292,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear handbrake cable incorrectly adjusted

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bushes cracked and worn (5.3.2 (c))

both front shock absorber dust covers damaged and insecure

exhaust system weak and corroded

tail lift leaking oil

Pass 3 Aug 2018 219,968 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front windscreen scored

all exhaust brackets weak and corroded

slight knock from bottom of steering colum

slight play in offside front steering rack end

Fail 26 Jul 2018 219,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front at chassis legs (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

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

Front windscreen scored

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all exhaust brackets weak and corroded

offside front and rear side markers inop

oil leak at engine

slight knock from bottom of steering colum

slight play in offside front steering rack end

tail lift leaking oil

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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SF59 FTU is a 2009 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 133,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SF59 FTU is a 2009 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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