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CK59 ZYE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

390,418 mi
Last recorded390,418 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 ZYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 390,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Highlighted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 377,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 372,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 367,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 366,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 328,114 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 328,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 327,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 276,993 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 276,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE NEXT TO FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 244,142 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 205,887 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 159,571 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 117,787 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 102,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 13 Dec 2012 102,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on both edges

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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CK59 ZYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CK59 ZYE, 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 CK59 ZYE registered?

CK59 ZYE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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