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KY59 OGA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,932 mi
Last recorded154,932 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 OGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 154,932 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 136,685 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2025 136,685 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front main beam not working

Pass 21 Jun 2024 118,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential seeping oil

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2023 111,883 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 111,879 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outter side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outter side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box sump corroded and gone porous leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outter side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in outter side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box sump corroded and gone porous leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 102,788 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 102,788 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,005 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 16 Dec 2020 96,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 29 May 2019 85,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (245/40R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 1 of 2 position lamps inoperative

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively almost considered excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (245/40R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential has oil leak from nearside sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure, some mounting points not attached

Pass 27 Jun 2018 80,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 bulbs not working but not more than 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 bulbs not working but not more than 50%. position light also affected by operation of another bulb (indicator) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated but not considered excessively rough

Pass 30 May 2017 72,104 miles

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn low outer edges

n/s differential seal weeping fluid

o/s/f tyre wall worn

o/s/f wheel bearing has roughness in rotation

Fail 30 May 2017 72,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn low outer edges

n/s differential seal weeping fluid

o/s/f tyre wall worn

o/s/f wheel bearing has roughness in rotation

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,021 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 62,021 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 54,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,592 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,881 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,668 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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KY59 OGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY59 OGA, 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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KY59 OGA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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