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OU59 ZYL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,230 mi
Last recorded113,230 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 ZYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 113,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 113,223 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 105,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 100,201 miles

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 83,001 miles

Both front tyres have some minor feathering on edges

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded close to excess (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 76,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,816 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,816 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,318 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 53,401 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,209 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,505 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,380 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 29,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 21,198 miles

Both front tyres are starting to wear on the outer edges,

Emissions test carried out but no readings were measured

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 ZYL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OU59 ZYL, 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

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What year was OU59 ZYL registered?

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

Is OU59 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU59 ZYL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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