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OY59 BVX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,581 mi
Last recorded164,581 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 BVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 164,581 miles

front track control arm bushes perished

front tyres worn on edges and perished

rear suspension lower arms rusty

slight leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Feb 2023 164,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front track control arm bushes perished

front tyres worn on edges and perished

rear suspension lower arms rusty

slight leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Mar 2022 158,230 miles

both front track control arm inner bushes perished

front tyres worn on inner edges and perished

rear suspension lower arms rusty

rear tyres worn

Pass 4 Mar 2021 152,629 miles

both front track control arm inner bushes perished

Fail 2 Mar 2021 152,629 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front track control arm inner bushes perished

tyre pressures appear low

Pass 27 Feb 2020 144,471 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 144,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,793 miles

all tyres worn on edges

front discs and pads worn

Fail 28 Feb 2019 125,793 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres worn on edges

front discs and pads worn

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 27 Feb 2018 108,733 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,332 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 81,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,407 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,921 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,760 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 BVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 BVX, 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 BVX registered?

OY59 BVX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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