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MA59 ZWF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,759 mi
Last recorded186,759 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 ZWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 186,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2022 186,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 182,066 miles

under trays and sill trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2020 170,115 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 3 Jun 2020 165,273 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 155,992 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 155,415 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 155,399 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 138,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Oct 2018 138,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 123,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 105,175 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,630 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 86,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,895 miles

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

Offside Front 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 24 Sep 2012 37,726 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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MA59 ZWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA59 ZWF, 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 MA59 ZWF registered?

MA59 ZWF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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