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ML59 OAX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

195,533 mi
Last recorded195,533 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 OAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 195,533 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 195,508 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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 188,016 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 176,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 162,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 160,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 148,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 148,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 130,103 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,486 miles

front tyres worn more on the very edges

Pass 23 Mar 2016 101,411 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 101,393 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 85,341 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,158 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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ML59 OAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML59 OAX, 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 ML59 OAX registered?

ML59 OAX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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