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OY59 AHX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

269,021 mi
Last recorded269,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 AHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 269,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 256,953 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 153,253 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 153,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 147,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 141,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 134,619 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 128,692 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 124,721 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,625 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 104,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 96,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 90,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 84,278 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 Sep 2013 80,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 45,374 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre bald on edges

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 AHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY59 AHX registered?

OY59 AHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is OY59 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 AHX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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