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OY09 AAU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,702 mi
Last recorded186,702 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 AAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 186,702 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 186,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 182,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake binding a small amount

windscreen cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2017 175,150 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 Jan 2016 163,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 133,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 129,074 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 117,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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OY09 AAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 OY09 AAU, 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 OY09 AAU registered?

OY09 AAU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is OY09 AAU safe to buy?

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