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OU59 ZZO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,731 mi
Last recorded156,731 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU59 ZZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 156,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear suspension arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 153,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 151,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet spray pattern poor cap missing off jet but works

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 151,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet spray pattern poor cap missing off jet but works

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 148,755 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 148,755 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 148,163 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 145,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 141,253 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2019 141,253 miles

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 136,978 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,921 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 114,912 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,899 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 100,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,987 miles

Chunks out of nearside rear tyre on inner sidewall

Cuts in nearside front tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Dec 2013 69,713 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,024 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly distorted

Fail 28 Dec 2012 60,024 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre slightly distorted

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 ZZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OU59 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

OU59 ZZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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The MOT history for OU59 ZZO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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