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EA59 RNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 RNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 78,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,165 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2022 66,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,259 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,724 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 8 Feb 2019 53,063 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 53,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer tread

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Nov 2017 48,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner & outer tread

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under tray covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,697 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 10,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EA59 RNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA59 RNZ, 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 EA59 RNZ registered?

EA59 RNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2009.

Is EA59 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 RNZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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