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PK59 TZN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,642 mi
Last recorded165,642 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 TZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 165,642 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 165,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 154,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,858 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 142,858 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 131,489 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 124,264 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 120,139 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 120,139 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 112,260 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 101,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 93,511 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 89,431 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 85,206 miles

o/s/r bulb holder required

Fail 9 Dec 2015 85,206 miles

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

o/s/r bulb holder required

Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 43,095 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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PK59 TZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PK59 TZN, 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 PK59 TZN registered?

PK59 TZN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is PK59 TZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK59 TZN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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