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CN59 ZXA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN59 ZXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 115,554 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))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 115,554 miles

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

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 9 Dec 2024 108,492 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 101,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,658 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 99,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working lower tail light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,033 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2022 92,988 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer tyre wearing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2021 87,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2020 83,198 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 83,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 76,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 70,456 miles

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 21 Jun 2017 65,984 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,561 miles

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear on edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,832 miles

front p/s/f tyre perrished

small split in p/s/f tyre but no cords showing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 54,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front p/s/f tyre perrished

small split in p/s/f tyre but no cords showing

Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,033 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2013

O/S/F Tyre wearing out on the edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,540 miles

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

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 ZXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZXA, 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 CN59 ZXA registered?

CN59 ZXA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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