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FX59 ZGB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,259 mi
Last recorded162,259 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 ZGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 162,259 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 158,007 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 151,844 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 151,844 miles

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

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 146,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 146,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 140,151 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,804 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2018 112,390 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,242 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 83,403 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres very low suggest attention

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,664 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,999 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,854 miles

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

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?

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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FX59 ZGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 FX59 ZGB, 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 FX59 ZGB registered?

FX59 ZGB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FX59 ZGB 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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