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OY59 ABX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,366 mi
Last recorded163,366 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 ABX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 163,366 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 160,662 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 157,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 153,737 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 153,737 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 148,369 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,453 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 129,702 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,587 miles

Crack in lower windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 3 Oct 2014 87,602 miles

crack in lower windscreen, not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,269 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,378 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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OY59 ABX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OY59 ABX, 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 OY59 ABX registered?

OY59 ABX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is OY59 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 ABX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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