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ML59 OEM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,356 mi
Last recorded138,356 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 OEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 138,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 127,224 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 112,749 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 112,749 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 111,470 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 108,784 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 101,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 94,201 miles

central exhaust mount broken

nearside parking brake slightly low effort

offside rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,678 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 73,704 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 64,424 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 45,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the inner and outter edges

Pass 1 Feb 2014 33,660 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 18,438 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 18,438 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 OEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

ML59 OEM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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