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DN59 OGB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,300 mi
Last recorded59,300 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 OGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,300 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 59,300 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge. (225/40/R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge.(225/40/R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,263 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 1 of 2 side lights inoperative.

Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,263 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front 1 of 2 side lights inoperative.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 50,833 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 50,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,516 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,412 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 42,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 37,578 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 33,129 miles

Exhaust centre section support bracket broken but system still adequately supported.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,178 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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DN59 OGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN59 OGB, 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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DN59 OGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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