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OV59 WBL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 115,626 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,173 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,423 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 104,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 97,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,127 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 83,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,015 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection under vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,372 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 65,008 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 37,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

OV59 WBL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is OV59 WBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 WBL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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