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SY59 NZJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,551 mi
Last recorded128,551 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 NZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,551 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 122,635 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at bottom end inside suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded at bottom end inside suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front shock absorber casings are corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rear tin back plates are heavily corroded

o/s and n/s rear tie rod rubber bushes are splitting and heavily perished

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes are splitting and are heavily perished

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s/r brake caliper is heavily corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2025 122,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ( REAR ARM ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at bottom end inside suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Heavily corroded at bottom end inside suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front shock absorber casings are corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake disc rear tin back plates are heavily corroded

o/s and n/s rear tie rod rubber bushes are splitting and heavily perished

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes are splitting and are heavily perished

o/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s/r brake caliper is heavily corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 110,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 101,469 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2022 93,027 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 93,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 82,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,704 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 63,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,630 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 46,516 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SY59 NZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SY59 NZJ, 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 SY59 NZJ registered?

SY59 NZJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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