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OV59 UAZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,629 mi
Last recorded51,629 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 UAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 51,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 46,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 43,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 39,588 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - SPLITTING / HEAVILY PERISHED ON OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,842 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 21 LED BULBS INOPERATIVE (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 38,841 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 21 LED BULBS INOPERATIVE (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 37,944 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 37,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALLS SPLIT / PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALLS SPLIT / PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 37,535 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing QUITE HEAVILY PERISHED AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear tyres slight perishing to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 37,535 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing QUITE HEAVILY PERISHED AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and both rear tyres slight perishing to outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 35,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,248 miles

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,851 miles

Offside Front side wall perished

Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,553 miles

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

side walls perished on o/s/f and both rear tyres

Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,171 miles

All Tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Nail in Nearside front tyre tread

Pass 28 Dec 2012 16,877 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 UAZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UAZ, 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 UAZ registered?

OV59 UAZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is OV59 UAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 UAZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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