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OY59 XTF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 XTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,448 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front discs & pads in slight poor condition

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside front fog lamp slightly damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2019 129,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front discs & pads in slight poor condition

Nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Offside front fog lamp slightly damaged

Slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,751 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check all items due to undertrays being fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2017 86,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Unable to check all items due to undertrays being fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 64,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,352 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 56,135 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 52,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,215 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn to the 1.6mm legal limit.

O/S/R tyre is worn to 2.2mm.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,315 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre worn low on inner edge and the tyre tread worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on both edges

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 XTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

OY59 XTF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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