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OY59 WFW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,736 mi
Last recorded146,736 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 WFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 146,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 146,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 127,918 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 112,068 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,782 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 98,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 82,584 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,172 miles

Rear bumper lower trim insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2017 124,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear bumper lower trim insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2016 66,351 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted....obsuring some items.... wet mot

Fail 12 Dec 2016 66,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked till bulb fixed.. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working new bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working new bulb fitted (1.2.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted....obsuring some items.... wet mot

Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,330 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs worn

nail offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Fail 28 Nov 2015 57,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs worn

nail offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

unable to check nearside headlamp aim

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,630 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 48,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 39,011 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,821 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 WFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WFW, 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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OY59 WFW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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