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EK59 XZT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,171 mi
Last recorded166,171 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 166,171 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Rear Parking brake lazy: os. Efficiency met at 22%

Rear lower bumper / trim / diffuser missing. No sharp edges at time of inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet release cable leading to ns latch: outer cover split and cable exposed and liable to malfunction / split

both rear road wheels appear repaired but not inappropriately

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 3 Oct 2017 165,932 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside rear handbrake support bracket broken but cable still adequately supported

Offside front tyre has wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Sep 2017 165,620 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Park brake noisy whilst being roller brake tested. Function / efficiency not impaired at time of inspection

Parking brake efficiency MET at 19%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both ns and os (1.1.A.3b)

Rear bumper / lower diffuser missing: no sharp edges at time of inspection

bonnet release cable leading to ns latch: outer cover split and cable exposed and liable to break

both rear road wheels appear repaired but not inappropriately

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Sep 2016 140,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides slightly (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED TOP EDGE. (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre and wheel kerb damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2016 140,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides slightly (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED TOP EDGE. (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side front tyre and wheel kerb damaged.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2015 118,614 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Road wheel slightly damaged all front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

presented with ns rear wheel repaired (welded

presented with os rear wheel repaired ( welded )

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Fail 10 Oct 2015 118,600 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding 50KgF (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Road wheel slightly damaged all front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all front and rear (4.2.A.1a)

presented with os rear wheel repaired ( welded )

undercarriage trays / heat shields /engine covers / component covers limiting access to prescribed areas and or items

Pass 11 Oct 2014 91,570 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 91,556 miles

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

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 64,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly lipped

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Fail 26 Oct 2013 64,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs slightly lipped

sill guards, splash guards, undercarrage trays and heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 8 Nov 2012 43,445 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

os wiper slightly smeering

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 XZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XZT, 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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EK59 XZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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