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OV59 CSY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,217 mi
Last recorded124,217 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 CSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 124,217 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 124,213 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 121,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate lightly damaged

Pass 9 May 2023 114,216 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp is not as bright as nearside

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,041 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 110,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,599 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 100,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,301 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 94,301 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2018 87,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 74,840 miles

Nearside Rear unable to check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 67,023 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,288 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,297 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,501 miles

rear no plate deteriorated

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 CSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OV59 CSY, 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 CSY registered?

OV59 CSY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is OV59 CSY safe to buy?

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