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OY59 FKA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,046 mi
Last recorded118,046 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 110,244 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 99,706 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,261 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 92,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,591 miles

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

oil level low

rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,858 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 85,858 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 73,641 miles

Under tray fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 25 May 2017 65,761 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,945 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 53,869 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,181 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 37,949 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,122 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 FKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FKA, 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 FKA registered?

OY59 FKA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is OY59 FKA safe to buy?

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