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OV59 MVY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,794 mi
Last recorded173,794 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 MVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 173,794 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))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 173,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 153,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 133,972 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 119,147 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 113,856 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 113,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 108,799 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 104,554 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 100,632 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 100,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,419 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 75,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 75,245 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 MVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MVY, 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 MVY registered?

OV59 MVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2009.

Is OV59 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 MVY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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