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OY59 TVD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,668 mi
Last recorded108,668 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 TVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 108,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 108,668 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 101,782 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 101,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 96,177 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,271 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2020 91,252 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 May 2019 85,258 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2018 78,755 miles

Nearside Front tyre structure cracking inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre structure cracking inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted some component not checked

Pass 22 May 2017 73,156 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 73,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 58,637 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 58,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 46,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,669 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 41,627 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,197 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 TVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

OY59 TVD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2009.

Is OY59 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY59 TVD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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