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FY59 CCZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 CCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

rear foot brake efficiency very low

Fail 16 Jul 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

rear foot brake efficiency very low

Pass 5 Jul 2025 160,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Balljoint has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Balljoint has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 147,006 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 144,592 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 141,300 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 136,854 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 134,811 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 134,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,346 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,991 miles

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

under cover fitted some component can not b checked

Fail 26 Jan 2018 117,989 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

under cover fitted some component can not b checked

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,378 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 106,485 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 106,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 103,553 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2014 103,553 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,372 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,600 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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FY59 CCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY59 CCZ, 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 FY59 CCZ registered?

FY59 CCZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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