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OY59 BVM

2009 Mercedes C250

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,658 mi
Last recorded101,658 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes C25088,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 BVM
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 101,658 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2024 99,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 90,768 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 90,763 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,187 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 88,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,100 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 88,099 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,032 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 88,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,028 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2014 48,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,410 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 11 Sep 2012 33,004 miles

Emissions not triggered

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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OY59 BVM is a 2009 Mercedes C250 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 88,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY59 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes C250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY59 BVM registered?

OY59 BVM is a 2009 Mercedes C250, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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