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DA59 OZU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,205 mi
Last recorded108,205 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 OZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 108,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 104,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 96,927 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 96,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,903 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 92,862 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 87,069 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 10 Aug 2021 87,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,035 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2019 74,439 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 68,336 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 68,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,924 miles

Nearside Oil leak diff seal

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 58,924 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Oil leak diff seal

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 53,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,883 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 34,064 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 29,108 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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DA59 OZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DA59 OZU, 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 DA59 OZU registered?

DA59 OZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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