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OV59 GHK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,620 mi
Last recorded156,620 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 GHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 156,620 miles

Central flexi exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 156,532 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also below limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit centre tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central flexi exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner rigid brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 145,414 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 145,287 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 137,494 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,584 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 123,926 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 123,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 116,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,772 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 108,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 103,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,753 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres worn on the inner edges

slight corrosion on the o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 1 Oct 2013 93,847 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,393 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 85,945 miles

n/s dip beam image weak

Fail 11 Jun 2012 85,945 miles

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

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

n/s dip beam image weak

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 GHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GHK, 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 GHK registered?

OV59 GHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is OV59 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 GHK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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