2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RE59 OTB
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 26 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 151,678 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,678 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RE59 OTB Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2023
- 151,678 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE59 OTB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (RE59 OTB) between August 2012 and January 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at joint to flexy hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
RE59 OTB Mileage History
- 30/08/201223,982 mi
- 08/08/201340,563 mi+16,581 mi
- 29/07/201455,151 mi+14,588 mi
- 06/07/201571,137 mi+15,986 mi
- 16/07/201684,244 mi+13,107 mi
- 27/07/201796,484 mi+12,240 mi
- 28/07/2018103,981 mi+7,497 mi
- 25/07/2019112,977 mi+8,996 mi
- 05/01/2021121,013 mi+8,036 mi
- 12/01/2022126,925 mi+5,912 mi
- 28/01/2023151,672 mi+24,747 mi
- 28/01/2023151,678 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 12,264 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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