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FV59 OZM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,166 mi
Last recorded116,166 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 OZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,166 miles

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

Rear hand brake tolerance just met. Advise adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,516 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake shoes slight rough/ grinding noise inside

Fail 14 Dec 2021 108,561 miles

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (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

Offside Rear Inner brake shoes slight rough/ grinding noise inside

Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,645 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,795 miles

Nearside slight body damage

Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,150 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 78,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 71,750 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 71,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,494 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,494 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 41,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 41,428 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,548 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 19,147 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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FV59 OZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV59 OZM, 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 FV59 OZM registered?

FV59 OZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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