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OY59 BWA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

244,676 mi
Last recorded244,676 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 244,676 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 146,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 133,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,535 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,952 miles

possibly rear pads getting low, to check.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,139 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 85,139 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 72,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,073 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check spare boot loaded

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 BWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA registered?

OY59 BWA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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