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OV59 MPU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,680 mi
Last recorded43,680 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 MPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,680 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 36,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (91V) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 32,855 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 32,794 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 32,756 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 31,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL VISIBLE BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2017 26,550 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 26,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,204 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 23,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,049 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 17,470 miles

cracking in tread both rear tyres

Pass 21 Oct 2013 14,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 11,231 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 MPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MPU, 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 MPU registered?

OV59 MPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is OV59 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 MPU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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