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OY09 YOV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,509 mi
Last recorded184,509 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 184,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 178,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 169,558 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 169,557 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R and N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 140,194 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 140,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,549 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,744 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 103,744 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,235 miles

under cover /tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,580 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,450 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,480 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,464 miles

front tyres starting to crack/perish

Fail 29 Sep 2012 16,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,573 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,476 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 YOV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OY09 YOV, 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 YOV registered?

OY09 YOV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for OY09 YOV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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