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AF59 ZWG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

258,626 mi
Last recorded258,626 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 258,626 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 258,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 248,514 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2022 248,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2022 247,503 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner tie road (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 238,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsr and osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 232,915 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 232,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 210,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted Obstructing View For Inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not Effecting Drivers View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 184,308 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 184,227 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm chalked (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

E/M light on dash

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

unable to check rear seatbelts as rear seats folded.

Pass 12 May 2017 160,566 miles

mot carried out in wet condition

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 150,127 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 150,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 132,138 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 112,102 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,667 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 61,889 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 ZWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF59 ZWG, 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 AF59 ZWG registered?

AF59 ZWG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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