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SJ59 ZRK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,100 mi
Last recorded70,100 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 ZRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 70,100 miles

message displayed ref. n/s airbag----light ok

Fail 29 Nov 2021 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

message displayed ref. n/s airbag----light ok

Pass 22 Oct 2020 66,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,315 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 63,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 57,729 miles

both front wheel bearings slight movement

brake pad light on dash

n/s/r brake pipe corroded at parts

o/s/r tyre on 2mm at parts

Fail 29 Sep 2018 57,729 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front wheel bearings slight movement

brake pad light on dash

n/s/r brake pipe corroded at parts

o/s/r tyre on 2mm at parts

Pass 30 Sep 2017 52,233 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 44,401 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 34,474 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 29,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 19,150 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre not repairable

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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SJ59 ZRK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SJ59 ZRK, 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 SJ59 ZRK registered?

SJ59 ZRK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ59 ZRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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