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KT59 ZTS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,796 mi
Last recorded135,796 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT59 ZTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 135,796 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 134,315 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 134,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 132,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 130,675 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 129,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 129,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 126,317 miles

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

offside front fog lamp damaged

Fail 6 Apr 2021 126,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

offside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2020 120,504 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens missing

Pass 30 Mar 2019 103,927 miles

undertrays fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 103,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,349 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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KT59 ZTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KT59 ZTS, 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 KT59 ZTS registered?

KT59 ZTS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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