MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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 ).
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 ).
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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?
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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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EA59 ZGE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2009.
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