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EJ59 ZZD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,606 mi
Last recorded102,606 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 102,606 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 95,344 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2024 95,121 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened offside rear lower arm to sub frame. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 92,159 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 90,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 90,428 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 90,425 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,860 miles

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Oct 2020 88,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking grease , split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 77,759 miles

Full underbody tray fitted

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked as child seat fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,068 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,579 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 54,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,528 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,480 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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EJ59 ZZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EJ59 ZZD, 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 EJ59 ZZD registered?

EJ59 ZZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ59 ZZD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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