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PX59 OEA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,949 mi
Last recorded101,949 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 OEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 101,949 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,703 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 91,994 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 87,801 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 87,801 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 81,951 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 70,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,241 miles

Offside Front tyre splitting in tread 205/55/16

both front brake discs corroded inside face

Fail 8 Jun 2020 69,241 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre splitting in tread 205/55/16

both front brake discs corroded inside face

Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,028 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 65,028 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 61,951 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,708 miles

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)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,963 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,999 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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PX59 OEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PX59 OEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PX59 OEA registered?

PX59 OEA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is PX59 OEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX59 OEA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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