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OY59 AEJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,382 mi
Last recorded107,382 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 107,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 102,717 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 102,715 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 99,363 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 99,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONTBRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 96,415 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 92,616 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS PITTED ON INSIDE FACE

BOTH FRONT X STRUT BUSHES WORN

BOTH REAR SUB FRAME BUSHES TORN

Offside Front ON RESERVE LIGHTING

Offside Rear SIDE LIGHT AND STOP LIGHT ON RESERVE LIGHTING

Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 80,849 miles

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,440 miles

Offside head lamp out put poor, bulb or head lamp, close to fail limit

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,319 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,315 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,407 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 49,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 37,573 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm, wearing thin outer edge + starting to perish slightly

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm + starting to perish slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,513 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 AEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AEJ, 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 AEJ registered?

OY59 AEJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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