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DA59 ZYS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,884 mi
Last recorded152,884 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 ZYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 152,884 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 152,871 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 148,635 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 135,069 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 122,153 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 109,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 76,826 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,730 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 40,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,219 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 22,932 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,382 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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DA59 ZYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DA59 ZYS, 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 DA59 ZYS registered?

DA59 ZYS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is DA59 ZYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA59 ZYS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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