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OY59 AEW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,993 mi
Last recorded189,993 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 AEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 189,993 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 181,582 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 175,488 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 175,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 170,730 miles

O/S/R parking brake requirements only just met

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays

Pass 1 Sep 2022 157,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 131,833 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Fail 11 Sep 2020 131,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn THE REAR OF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,098 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 104,983 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 104,758 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 90,443 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 90,442 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 48,765 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,792 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,165 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 24,735 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 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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