2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OY59 OMP
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 165,364 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY59 OMP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 165,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY59 OMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (OY59 OMP) between September 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))”.
OY59 OMP Mileage History
- 11/09/201236,459 mi
- 23/09/201346,194 mi+9,735 mi
- 17/09/201454,586 mi+8,392 mi
- 01/10/201566,538 mi+11,952 mi
- 30/09/201673,201 mi+6,663 mi
- 03/10/201673,227 mi+26 mi
- 04/01/201884,660 mi+11,433 mi
- 03/01/2019102,141 mi+17,481 mi
- 03/01/2019102,141 mi
- 05/12/2019118,793 mi+16,652 mi
- 02/01/2021127,398 mi+8,605 mi
- 06/01/2021127,413 mi+15 mi
- 05/01/2022136,299 mi+8,886 mi
- 05/01/2023150,930 mi+14,631 mi
- 05/01/2023150,930 mi
- 12/01/2023151,164 mi+234 mi
- 15/12/2023159,306 mi+8,142 mi
- 13/12/2024161,647 mi+2,341 mi
- 19/12/2025165,083 mi+3,436 mi
- 09/01/2026165,364 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 9,672 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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