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RE59 OSW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,397 mi
Last recorded164,397 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 OSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2025 164,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 149,385 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 132,738 miles

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 115,484 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard arm bushes, both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 102,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under body/suspension corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 98,534 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 85,631 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,916 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,449 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,450 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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RE59 OSW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RE59 OSW, 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 RE59 OSW registered?

RE59 OSW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2009.

Is RE59 OSW safe to buy?

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