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CV59 OXM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

362,735 mi
Last recorded362,735 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 OXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 362,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2026 362,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

parking brake efficiency only just met (16%)

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2025 349,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater dim

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Runflat indicator inoperative light illuminated

Fail 6 Jan 2025 349,264 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater dim

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Runflat indicator inoperative light illuminated

Pass 8 Jan 2024 334,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake poor effort

Stone chips to windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2024 334,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake poor effort

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2023 199,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 193,305 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 191,797 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 191,797 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 189,301 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 189,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 182,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 179,265 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 179,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 174,694 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 171,080 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 171,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 167,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 99,254 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 16 Nov 2012 99,194 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 98,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2012 98,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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CV59 OXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CV59 OXM, 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 CV59 OXM registered?

CV59 OXM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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