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OY59 YGN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,590 mi
Last recorded81,590 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 81,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 80,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 79,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 77,092 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 74,581 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,062 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 68,236 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,442 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 64,442 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 61,360 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 58,638 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,282 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 50,407 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,547 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 YGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YGN, 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 YGN registered?

OY59 YGN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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The MOT history for OY59 YGN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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