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AK59 ZYT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 ZYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 91,599 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,649 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 89,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,783 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR SHOCKERS DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES CRACKED AND PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 86,667 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,629 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 85,521 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 83,473 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 80,187 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 80,187 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,554 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,784 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,836 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,892 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,394 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 35,394 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 27,878 miles

Near side rear tyre near limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,878 miles

Near side rear tyre near limit

Pass 25 Sep 2012 21,025 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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AK59 ZYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 AK59 ZYT, 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 AK59 ZYT registered?

AK59 ZYT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for AK59 ZYT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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