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EO59 XYS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,708 mi
Last recorded133,708 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 XYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 133,708 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 130,746 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 130,746 miles

Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 129,883 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 126,487 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 CLOSE TO LIMIT AND WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch X2 ()

covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 107,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,947 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 95,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 87,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 78,104 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 71,191 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 63,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,318 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,027 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EO59 XYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO59 XYS, 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 EO59 XYS registered?

EO59 XYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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