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OY09 VLT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,408 mi
Last recorded59,408 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2025 59,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 52,687 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 45,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,123 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 30,659 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 24,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 18,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 18,833 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 18,590 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 17,707 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,610 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2015 13,381 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 11,191 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 9,261 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,901 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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OY09 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OY09 VLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY09 VLT registered?

OY09 VLT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is OY09 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY09 VLT shows 15 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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