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OY59 AFO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,224 mi
Last recorded102,224 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 AFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 102,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 97,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 97,541 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Heavily corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 87,096 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,500 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring testers view of certain items.

Pass 26 May 2021 75,373 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 75,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 73,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,650 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,909 miles

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

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 14 Sep 2015 34,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 18,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre - Cut in Outer sidewall (Not to Cords)

Offside Rear Tyre Tread depth nearing legal limit (@ 3mm)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 15,191 miles

deep cut n/s front tyre wall

noise from o/s rear wheel when rotated

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 AFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AFO, 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 AFO registered?

OY59 AFO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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