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ML59 OBS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,662 mi
Last recorded112,662 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 OBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 112,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 102,129 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 95,550 miles

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 10 May 2023 86,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,843 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,052 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 104,279 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 96,090 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 96,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,418 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut but not showing chords

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,481 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 20,106 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 OBS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 OBS, 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 OBS registered?

ML59 OBS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is ML59 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 OBS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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