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BU59 ZHV

2009 Mercedes-benz 350

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,399 mi
Last recorded113,399 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz 35079,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU59 ZHV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model350
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 113,382 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 90,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,148 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 79,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ( at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,588 miles

Chips in swept zone & zone'A'

N/s/r level sensor rod seized

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 65,588 miles

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

Chips in swept zone & zone'A'

N/s/r level sensor rod seized

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 52,163 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,227 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 34,376 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 34,376 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 31,259 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 27,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,419 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 350?

Based on 11,867 MOT tests across 1,405 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
406
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,405
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 748
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 543
brake binding 449
Headlamp aim too low 313
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 299
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BU59 ZHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 350 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 79,322 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 350 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU59 ZHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 350 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 350 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BU59 ZHV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 350, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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