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OV59 GNF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,117 mi
Last recorded123,117 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 GNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge +Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 115,706 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 115,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 108,953 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 106,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,798 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged and loose (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays / sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 99,992 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,998 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2020 95,998 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 79,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,274 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,697 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 56,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 47,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no peak detected on emissions.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,441 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,983 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 GNF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GNF, 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 GNF registered?

OV59 GNF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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