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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under body trays fitted
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted time of test
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted time of test
O/S/R parking brake requirements only just met
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
undertrays
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
REAR HEAT SHIELD IN SERCURE
TOP ENGINE COVER FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
REAR HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn THE REAR OF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
READ HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn THE REAR OF THE 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST
Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Undertrays fitted
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Engine cover fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake discs starting to wear
lower covers
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OY59 AEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 AEW, 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 AEW registered?
OY59 AEW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2009.
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