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OV59 HTU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,462 mi
Last recorded101,462 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 HTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2026 101,462 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 100,131 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,569 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 82,474 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 67,070 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 67,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 60,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 51,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in center + tyre cracking/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 44,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,170 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 40,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,568 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 26,735 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 20,898 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 HTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

OV59 HTU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is OV59 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 HTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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