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AF59 ZVW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,126 mi
Last recorded207,126 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 ZVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 207,126 miles

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

under trays fitted item notchecked

Pass 17 Oct 2018 194,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 194,300 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 183,668 miles

under bonnet and underneath covers covering some components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 176,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear seat belt locking mechanism housing part missing but working ok

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

sill and engine covers fitted also undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2016 176,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked on tread (deep) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked on tread (deep) (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear seat belt locking mechanism housing part missing but working ok

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

sill and engine covers fitted also undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 151,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 151,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 111,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,819 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 48,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 32,463 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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AF59 ZVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF59 ZVW, 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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AF59 ZVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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