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OY59 ACV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,305 mi
Last recorded152,305 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 ACV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 152,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 152,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 148,275 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 148,246 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 143,465 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 143,429 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 142,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 136,824 miles

small chip on windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,619 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 131,614 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 122,544 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 116,787 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 116,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 101,410 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 101,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 82,622 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front 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 7 Aug 2013 73,885 miles

both front wiper blades smearing screen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2012 56,188 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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OY59 ACV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OY59 ACV, 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 ACV registered?

OY59 ACV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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