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ML59 OEA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,004 mi
Last recorded113,004 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 113,004 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 104,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 85,039 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 85,039 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,992 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 70,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,448 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ML59 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ML59 OEA?

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What year was ML59 OEA registered?

ML59 OEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is ML59 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML59 OEA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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