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OU59 FHG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 FHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,711 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 124,709 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the fuel tank to rear brake calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the fuel tank to rear brake calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in the wheel area to the flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in the wheel area to the flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low on material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge and outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 117,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 109,018 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 98,303 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 85,640 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 72,526 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 72,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 60,734 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,054 miles

covers fitted

no emissions detected at test

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,697 miles

covers fitted

no emisions detected at test

Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emmisions detected at test

Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,775 miles

No emmisions detected at test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 21,280 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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OU59 FHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU59 FHG, 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 OU59 FHG registered?

OU59 FHG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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