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OV59 MMF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,815 mi
Last recorded133,815 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 MMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 133,815 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside at brake hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

rough tread wear offside front tyre

slight exhaust leak rear of centre flexi section and with area poor in condition with corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2026 133,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside at brake hose ends (1.1.11 (c))

rough tread wear offside front tyre

slight exhaust leak rear of centre flexi section and with area poor in condition with corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2025 131,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 118,238 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 113,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 107,878 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 107,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 100,495 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jul 2020 100,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 89,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 76,185 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,542 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 62,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,960 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,893 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 19,548 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,928 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 MMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MMF, 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 MMF registered?

OV59 MMF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is OV59 MMF safe to buy?

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