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KM59 ZSJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,520 mi
Last recorded117,520 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 117,520 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 116,734 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 116,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,877 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 108,822 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,893 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,702 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 94,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 79,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 78,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 68,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2018 68,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2017 61,815 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 61,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear differential. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 48,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 39,318 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 22,087 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 ZSJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

KM59 ZSJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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