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OV58 YWS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,519 mi
Last recorded60,519 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 YWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 60,519 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe covered in under cover unable to check

Pass 24 Jun 2025 57,762 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 57,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 54,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 54,577 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smears slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 52,121 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 52,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall failed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 40,987 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 37,428 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 31,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 Jan 2019 31,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2018 22,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 18,854 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 15,419 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 12,251 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 10,912 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 8,101 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on side wall prompt replacement advised

offside and nearside rear tyres damaged on side walls

Pass 20 Jan 2011 5,763 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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OV58 YWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV58 YWS, 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 OV58 YWS registered?

OV58 YWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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