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HN59 ETZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,549 mi
Last recorded171,549 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 171,549 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 26 Apr 2024 151,637 miles

o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms covered

Fail 26 Apr 2024 151,636 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s and n/s rear lower suspension arms covered

Pass 20 Apr 2023 138,982 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 138,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Apr 2023 138,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 122,402 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 122,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 107,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,883 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,876 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 97,876 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 23 Nov 2018 90,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,998 miles

front & rear brake discs, slightly worn & surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2017 87,998 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

front & rear brake discs, slightly worn & surface corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 83,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 76,949 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

rear brake pads 3mm

under tray fitted

Pass 15 May 2014 55,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sills fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs worn

front tyres unevenly worn

plastic sills

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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HN59 ETZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HN59 ETZ, 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 HN59 ETZ registered?

HN59 ETZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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