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CH56 OSS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,655 mi
Last recorded149,655 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH56 OSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 149,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 140,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 135,253 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 129,396 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 117,081 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2020 113,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 93,953 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2019 93,953 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 72,237 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside registration plate lamp dim

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

Pass 19 May 2017 62,312 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 62,312 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2016 55,813 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm 255/35r18

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Fail 17 May 2016 55,813 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit 1.6mm 255/35r18

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Pass 13 May 2015 47,083 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2014 42,207 miles

N/S/F tyre perished

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,045 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,344 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on edges!

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,237 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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CH56 OSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CH56 OSS, 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 CH56 OSS registered?

CH56 OSS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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