MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,183 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
under tray fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3m & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords(strong advise) 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3m & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords (strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm & worn on outer edge getting close to inner cords(strong advise) 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two stone chips in the remainder of the swept area not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.40 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML illuminated
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted to nsr seat
osr tyre wearing close to limit 2454017
slight play in front wheel bearings
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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OY59 BNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 BNZ, 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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OY59 BNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2009.
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