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AD59 DZX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,710 mi
Last recorded138,710 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 138,710 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 138,695 miles

Emissions unable to be completed black smoke coming from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 127,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 110,554 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr & osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 103,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 77,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 53,759 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 85,462 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 50,094 miles

general bodywork damage

Fail 16 Dec 2016 26,064 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

general bodywork damage

Pass 3 Dec 2015 44,140 miles

Offside Front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre low 4mm. outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre low 4mm

Fail 3 Dec 2015 44,140 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front tyre low 4mm. outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre low 4mm

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,659 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 30,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,816 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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AD59 DZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD59 DZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD59 DZX registered?

AD59 DZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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