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OY59 YHB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,667 mi
Last recorded99,667 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 YHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 99,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Fail 29 May 2026 99,651 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Pass 16 May 2025 96,724 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacturer covers restricting view of some components

Pass 20 May 2024 92,886 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 90,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,965 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 79,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 74,508 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 67,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 60,698 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 54,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 43,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 43,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,242 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in windsreen

Pass 26 Sep 2014 19,895 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 15,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,671 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 YHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

OY59 YHB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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