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EJ59 ZZS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,281 mi
Last recorded174,281 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 174,281 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 169,058 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 164,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 158,006 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 155,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 143,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 134,401 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 126,327 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

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

engine under trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2017 119,683 miles

engine undertrays and under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators 2.00mm

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators 2.00mm

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Dec 2016 112,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,903 miles

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

engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

under bonnet covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2015 97,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2015 97,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 95,664 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 95,664 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,356 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 ZZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 EJ59 ZZS, 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 EJ59 ZZS registered?

EJ59 ZZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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