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OY59 ZRT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,180 mi
Last recorded147,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 147,180 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 147,136 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2022 140,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 131,273 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 14 Apr 2020 123,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,365 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 23 Mar 2018 112,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 104,789 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 104,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,833 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 30 Mar 2015 86,991 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 84,765 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,316 miles

front side windows tinted

offside front tyre wear on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2013 79,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front side windows tinted

offside front tyre wear on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,076 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 60,177 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,177 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

near side front tyre side wall damaged

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 ZRT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

OY59 ZRT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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