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LY59 ZRX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,546 mi
Last recorded185,546 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ZRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 May 2023 185,546 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 174,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 169,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 163,727 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 155,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner parking light bulb very dim

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 147,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 136,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 130,417 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 129,443 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 122,317 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY59 ZRX, 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 ZRX registered?

LY59 ZRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is LY59 ZRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 ZRX shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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