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AY59 EYO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,892 mi
Last recorded73,892 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 EYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,892 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,553 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 72,603 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 72,958 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 69,169 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 69,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,379 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,086 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 55,258 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 53,444 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,826 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,823 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,022 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 35,732 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,732 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 32,250 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 32,250 miles

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

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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AY59 EYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY59 EYO, 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 AY59 EYO registered?

AY59 EYO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2009.

Is AY59 EYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 EYO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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