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EA59 ZGE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

227,084 mi
Last recorded227,084 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 ZGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 227,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 201,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on edges, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn on edges, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front offside bonnet catch missing ( one of two ).

Fail 18 Jul 2023 201,455 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf lower rearward arm outer ball joint worn excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rearward arm outer ball joint worn excessive. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn on edges, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre worn on edges, tread 4mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front offside bonnet catch missing ( one of two ).

Pass 19 Jul 2022 174,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear nsr handbrake cable support bracket adrift.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 3mm and discs corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 174,743 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear nsr handbrake cable support bracket adrift.

Offside Front osf anti roll bar link stressed on full lock.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 3mm and discs corroded. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 158,888 miles

All brake pipe ends have slight corrosion

Gas fuel system injector hoses age cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 158,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

All brake pipe ends have slight corrosion

Gas fuel system injector hoses age cracked

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 135,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,647 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))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2018 123,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 110,812 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 107,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 107,848 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 92,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 74,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,198 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 36,877 miles

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

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

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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EA59 ZGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EA59 ZGE, 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 ZGE registered?

EA59 ZGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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