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EK59 OZU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,042 mi
Last recorded179,042 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 OZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 179,042 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 179,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 175,806 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 175,780 miles

Exhaust flexi Damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2021 175,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Rear Of Car (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust flexi Damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2020 170,395 miles

Front Exhaust front flex joint damaged

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 170,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust front flex joint damaged

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 150,137 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 150,132 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 135,051 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 134,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached EXHAUST CLAMP INSECURE/BROKEN. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured CRACKED ON INNER SEATTING BEAD. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,860 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,739 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2015 92,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 73,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,912 miles

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

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 1 Nov 2013 53,912 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 33,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,362 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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EK59 OZU 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 57.9%.

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 EK59 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 EK59 OZU registered?

EK59 OZU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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