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OY59 AKP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,178 mi
Last recorded95,178 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 95,178 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 90,949 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 86,882 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 86,839 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 81,145 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 74,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 72,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,571 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 64,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,887 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 42,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 42,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 33,680 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 33,680 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,841 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 AKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc 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 AKP, 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 AKP registered?

OY59 AKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2009.

Is OY59 AKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 AKP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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