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CN59 ZWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,945 mi
Last recorded118,945 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 ZWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 118,945 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 118,944 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,539 miles

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 114,536 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Manufactures covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2022 110,735 miles

under body protection cover fitted unable to test some suspension components

Pass 22 Apr 2021 103,832 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 103,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,432 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 86,432 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 77,320 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 77,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,586 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,994 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,992 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,232 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,276 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges also slightly unevenly worn

Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,644 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pad warning light on

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges also slightly unevenly worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,436 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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CN59 ZWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN59 ZWJ, 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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CN59 ZWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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