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MX59 YLZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,236 mi
Last recorded192,236 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 192,236 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low (3mm)

Pass 13 Jan 2018 174,189 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front Oil leak ()

Front oil dip stick broke

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall no cords showing

Nearside Rear fog lamp dim

bulb warning lamps on dash

Fail 8 Jan 2018 174,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked 2 cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Front oil dip stick broke

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall no cords showing

Nearside Rear fog lamp dim

bulb warning lamps on dash

Front Oil leak ()

no engine oil

Pass 9 Jan 2017 140,031 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 140,031 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,773 miles

MIL on

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,286 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 72,087 miles

n/s/r handbrake has lower readings

o/s/f anti roll bar link rod ball joint slight split in boot

Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,427 miles

slight damage to n/s/r inner rim

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,269 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,555 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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MX59 YLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MX59 YLZ, 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 MX59 YLZ registered?

MX59 YLZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is MX59 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX59 YLZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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