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OY59 ZKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,855 mi
Last recorded102,855 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 ZKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 102,855 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 102,656 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,476 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 88,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 75,072 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 75,056 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 58,052 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 48,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,061 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 47,061 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 47,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking and perishing within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 46,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 46,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,982 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 44,711 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 44,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 40,634 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 34,974 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 29,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,235 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,324 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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OY59 ZKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OY59 ZKX, 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 OY59 ZKX registered?

OY59 ZKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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