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CK59 ZYF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK59 ZYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 101,241 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 98,419 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 98,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 95,133 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 90,843 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 90,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 84,889 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 255.35.18

Fail 17 Sep 2021 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lamp inoperative. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 255.35.18

Pass 4 Sep 2020 82,174 miles

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,663 miles

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 Aug 2018 71,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,315 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 47,961 miles

both front tyres side wall cut

Pass 27 Aug 2015 41,457 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 37,265 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,904 miles

both front tyres side wall cut

Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,904 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both front tyres side wall cut

Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,738 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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CK59 ZYF 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

CK59 ZYF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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The MOT history for CK59 ZYF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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