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AU59 OSD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,699 mi
Last recorded120,699 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 OSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,699 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Mar 2018 120,604 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 118,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner straight arm outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault on dashboard. Air bag warning light on. (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to offside rear upper brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front slightly scored on outer face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small crack (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

under body covers fit obscuring view

Fail 10 Jan 2017 101,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under body covers fit obscuring view

Pass 3 Feb 2016 85,449 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 68,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 36,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,359 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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AU59 OSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AU59 OSD, 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 AU59 OSD registered?

AU59 OSD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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