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OY59 TWM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,030 mi
Last recorded176,030 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 TWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 176,030 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 173,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 171,034 miles

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

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

under trays fitted could not view

Fail 13 Nov 2023 171,034 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 7 Nov 2022 168,706 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted could not view

Pass 18 Nov 2021 165,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Protective cap damaged - Greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV protective cap damaged - Greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 165,710 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Protective cap damaged - Greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV protective cap damaged - Greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 162,533 miles

oil leak

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 11 Nov 2019 145,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,877 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 131,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 117,546 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 117,449 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,310 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 90,641 miles

front tyres worn on the edge

Fail 20 Oct 2014 81,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 81,810 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,121 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,613 miles

19% inbalance on front brakes!!

Front tyres worn on edge!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,613 miles

19% inbalance on front brakes!!

Front tyres worn on edge!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 TWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY59 TWM registered?

OY59 TWM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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