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KM59 ZJJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,200 mi
Last recorded104,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 ZJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 104,200 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2. camber arm and adjacent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2. camber arm and adjacent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 104,198 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2. camber arm and adjacent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2. camber arm and adjacent arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 101,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 98,717 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber/caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber/caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,397 miles

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

Offside Rear stop lamp cracked /broken

Fail 18 Jan 2023 95,391 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s c main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s c main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side / park light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear stop lamp cracked /broken

Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,978 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 92,978 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working lights out. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,163 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center main (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R taillamp slightly damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center main (1.1.11 (c))

Underbonnet and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Fail 20 Jan 2021 87,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center main (1.1.11 (c))

O/S/R taillamp slightly damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center main (1.1.11 (c))

Underbonnet and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,949 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 79,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2017 76,729 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,160 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 70,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,496 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 21,342 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 ZJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

KM59 ZJJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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The MOT history for KM59 ZJJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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