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KM59 ZHJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,097 mi
Last recorded95,097 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 ZHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 95,097 miles

rear both suspension arms slightly perished

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 89,495 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,745 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2024 78,742 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,648 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 75,462 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 71,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2022 71,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2022 71,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 31 Aug 2021 67,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 67,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 64,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,137 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 61,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 48,043 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,952 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,921 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 28,518 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 22,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 15,141 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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KM59 ZHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KM59 ZHJ, 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 KM59 ZHJ registered?

KM59 ZHJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for KM59 ZHJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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