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SD59 KZX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,637 mi
Last recorded55,637 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 KZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 55,637 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in centre of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure broken at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed and filled with expanding foam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear corroded at rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full underside of vehicle has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted covering outer sills

Pass 21 May 2024 47,370 miles

Covers fitted to underside.

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Repairs to both sills and floors covered in sealer anp painted and possibly filler on the sills.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 47,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hold at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill hold at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor hold (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 42,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 38,484 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

advice on both rear flasher bulbs slight discolored

advice on front drop links slight lift both front

advice on further look at rear hand brake both sides

advice on slight fraying at n/s/f seat belt

advice on slight lift at both front drop links

advice on slight movement at both very front suspension arm front mountings

Fail 12 Mar 2022 38,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

advice keep eye on o/s/f and o/s/r and n/s/r tyres

advice on both rear flasher bulbs slight discolored

advice on front drop links slight lift both front

advice on further look at rear hand brake both sides

advice on slight fraying at n/s/f seat belt

advice on slight lift at both front drop links

advice on slight movement at both very front suspension arm front mountings

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 38,447 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault warning on dash (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 31,148 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 31,148 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe to flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 25,962 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 22,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,542 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 13,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 8,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 7,942 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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SD59 KZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SD59 KZX, 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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SD59 KZX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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