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VK59 OZG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,450 mi
Last recorded194,450 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 OZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 194,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 186,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 186,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 175,420 miles

Offside Front Noticeable Induction leak around boost hose

Fail 7 Oct 2023 175,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm with the ball joint facing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Noticeable Induction leak around boost hose

Pass 13 Oct 2022 162,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 148,129 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 132,215 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 117,563 miles

brakes slightly wearing

Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,621 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2018 106,542 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,710 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front on 2mm and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 81,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 68,169 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre on 2mm and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,706 miles

no emissions results as vehicle has a diesel particulate filter

Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

no emissions results as vehicle has a diesel particulate filter

Pass 12 Oct 2012 29,520 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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VK59 OZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 VK59 OZG, 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 VK59 OZG registered?

VK59 OZG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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