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KM59 ZNU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

282,401 mi
Last recorded282,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 ZNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 282,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 265,683 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 250,043 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 233,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 219,076 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))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 218,818 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 22 Mar 2021 204,365 miles

Front brake pads worn

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2020 195,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 177,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 161,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 144,562 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front o/s pa\ds getting low

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake pipe starting to corrode

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

Offside Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 11 Mar 2016 127,288 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear discs and pads getting worn

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear discs and pads getting worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,906 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,314 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,326 miles

Front registration plate cracked

N/S/F Tyre has cut in tread

N/S/F Tyre low on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2012 66,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 22 Nov 2012 66,908 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)

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 ZNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KM59 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

KM59 ZNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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The MOT history for KM59 ZNU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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