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RE59 OTK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

146,560 mi
Last recorded146,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 OTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 146,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 145,624 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 145,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 144,551 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 144,549 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 142,435 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 142,429 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 138,703 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken and exhaust corroded full length (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 138,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken and exhaust corroded full length (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 137,763 miles

Full Underside Trays Fitted Obstructing View

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 137,760 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe to Nearside rear Flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe to Offside Rear Flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Full Underside Trays Fitted Obstructing View

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 135,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged - no cords showing

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 125,619 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 125,617 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,126 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 94,928 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,788 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,024 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 51,805 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 OTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE59 OTK, 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 OTK registered?

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

Is RE59 OTK safe to buy?

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