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OY59 YGK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,875 mi
Last recorded129,875 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 129,875 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light cluster damaged

TPMS warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2023 123,955 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 123,808 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2022 117,812 miles

Zero Emitter, No Smoke readings available

Pass 23 Aug 2021 112,553 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 108,600 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 108,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 104,634 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad **Strong Advise** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 104,634 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad **Strong Advise** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 97,549 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 97,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***Strong Advice***225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***Strong Advice***245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2017 84,952 miles

Emissions trigger point not met

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to legal limit

Rear Both tyres wearing close to legal limit

Under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2016 114,911 miles

rear tyres wearing low on centre tread

Pass 18 Jan 2015 61,890 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear tyres wearing low

full underbody covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2015 61,886 miles

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

both rear tyres wearing low

full underbody covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,656 miles

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

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)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Feb 2014 49,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 35,964 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 35,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,808 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 YGK 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 65%.

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 YGK, 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 YGK registered?

OY59 YGK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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