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LY59 ZNA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,716 mi
Last recorded159,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ZNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 159,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 159,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 157,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2024 157,163 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 154,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 154,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 150,759 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 150,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 146,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 146,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 141,192 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 30 Nov 2018 125,001 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 112,754 miles

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 112,753 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,662 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 99,658 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked marked with chalk (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 91,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre has worn outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,995 miles

Nearside front tyre with slight damaged sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has cords visible around puncture repair

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,917 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 50,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LY59 ZNA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LY59 ZNA, 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 LY59 ZNA registered?

LY59 ZNA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LY59 ZNA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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