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DA59 ZZB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,624 mi
Last recorded78,624 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA59 ZZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,624 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,560 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,297 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 65,956 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 65,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached Near the front mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured Near the front mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Near the front mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 57,613 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 57,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 55,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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 metal brake pipe at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,537 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to both front hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,499 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 27,082 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 16,501 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 11,075 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 8,257 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 ZZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA59 ZZB registered?

DA59 ZZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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The MOT history for DA59 ZZB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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