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EK59 XND

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,591 mi
Last recorded164,591 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 164,591 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose end (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm bald on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2017 164,547 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at hose end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose end (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose end (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm bald on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2016 144,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 3 Aug 2015 127,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance in door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track control arm ball (lower ball joint) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance in door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres tread wearing slightly low 3/3.5mm

Fail 25 Jul 2014 108,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres tread wearing slightly low 3/3.5mm

Pass 12 Jul 2013 92,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 12 Jul 2013 92,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Aug 2012 80,056 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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EK59 XND is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EK59 XND, 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 EK59 XND registered?

EK59 XND is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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