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OY59 TVP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

156,218 mi
Last recorded156,218 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 TVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 156,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

O/S & N/S wheels fouling in RH & LH Lock (but not tyre)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,701 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 136,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,631 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 115,621 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,920 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

front number plate detriorating but not likely to be misread

Fail 22 Oct 2021 106,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

front number plate detriorating but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Nov 2020 100,342 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and Centre exhaust brackets are missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner tyre wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 99,369 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake wear indicator light is on,on dash

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front and Centre exhaust brackets are missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner tyre wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 96,812 miles

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Front & Centre exhaust mounts missing.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A', stone chips.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%.

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 96,812 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Centre rear brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Front & Centre exhaust mounts missing.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A', stone chips.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%.

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 91,678 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front & Centre exhaust mounts missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators going white (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 91,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front & Centre exhaust mounts missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators going white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,032 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,708 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,723 miles

o/s front tyre wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,273 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 56,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,719 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 TVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TVP, 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 TVP registered?

OY59 TVP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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