2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.5L Diesel · RE59 OSU
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 141,542 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,542 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE59 OSU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 141,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE59 OSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (RE59 OSU) between November 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
RE59 OSU Mileage History
- 07/11/201236,910 mi
- 07/11/201236,910 mi
- 04/11/201346,810 mi+9,900 mi
- 04/11/201457,205 mi+10,395 mi
- 05/11/201569,362 mi+12,157 mi
- 03/11/201679,146 mi+9,784 mi
- 10/11/201790,000 mi+10,854 mi
- 10/11/201790,000 mi
- 16/10/201898,443 mi+8,443 mi
- 16/10/201898,443 mi
- 04/02/2020107,036 mi+8,593 mi
- 08/02/2021115,945 mi+8,909 mi
- 08/02/2022123,445 mi+7,500 mi
- 08/02/2022123,446 mi+1 mi
- 25/01/2023129,370 mi+5,924 mi
- 25/01/2023129,370 mi
- 26/01/2024134,762 mi+5,392 mi
- 05/02/2024134,887 mi+125 mi
- 07/02/2025140,025 mi+5,138 mi
- 24/02/2026141,487 mi+1,462 mi
- 26/03/2026141,514 mi+27 mi
- 16/04/2026141,542 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 7,786 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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