2009 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · RE59 OTK
2009 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 146,560 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE59 OTK Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2024
- 146,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE59 OTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (RE59 OTK) between December 2012 and July 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
RE59 OTK Mileage History
- 31/12/201251,805 mi
- 29/10/201362,024 mi+10,219 mi
- 27/10/201476,788 mi+14,764 mi
- 23/10/201594,928 mi+18,140 mi
- 25/08/2016109,126 mi+14,198 mi
- 18/08/2017125,617 mi+16,491 mi
- 18/08/2017125,619 mi+2 mi
- 06/09/2018135,447 mi+9,828 mi
- 10/09/2019137,760 mi+2,313 mi
- 17/09/2019137,763 mi+3 mi
- 14/09/2020138,700 mi+937 mi
- 17/09/2020138,703 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/2021142,429 mi+3,726 mi
- 03/08/2021142,435 mi+6 mi
- 02/08/2022144,549 mi+2,114 mi
- 05/08/2022144,551 mi+2 mi
- 21/07/2023145,623 mi+1,072 mi
- 21/07/2023145,624 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2024146,560 mi+936 mi
Average of roughly 8,209 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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