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OV59 CVO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,155 mi
Last recorded168,155 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 CVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 168,155 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip stone in zone A

Pass 27 Sep 2024 166,078 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 166,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 159,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 153,579 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 147,714 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 144,286 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 144,286 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,620 miles

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

nearside and offside rear exhaust heat shield top covers not fully secure

Fail 3 Oct 2019 139,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn / front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

nearside and offside rear exhaust heat shield top covers not fully secure

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,206 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 134,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 128,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded close to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 121,525 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run pipes, front to rear, towards nearside rear wheel. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch, close to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under wheel arch, close to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,697 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 106,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,513 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 97,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 76,137 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 CVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,987cc diesel 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 CVO, 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 CVO registered?

OV59 CVO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is OV59 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 CVO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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