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OV59 CKG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 CKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 122,627 miles

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

N/S/R brakes noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2025 119,387 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 119,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 115,824 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,068 miles

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

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

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2022 107,248 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,869 miles

undertray fitted ,obscuring inspection

Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear diff/axle left and right (1.1.11 (c))

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,364 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2017 93,124 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 145,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 137,822 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted at time of test not allowing a full inspection

Nearside rear tyre is on 2.5mm

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 28 Nov 2014 74,983 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 74,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,772 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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OV59 CKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 OV59 CKG, 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 OV59 CKG registered?

OV59 CKG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is OV59 CKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 CKG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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