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VN59 ZNJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,526 mi
Last recorded180,526 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 180,526 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside to offside rear pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 180,496 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexible joint broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom joint marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge Very close to Cords exposure (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side to offside pipe across top of rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 165,869 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 165,869 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 152,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 143,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 131,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 131,383 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 131,285 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,572 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,598 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,688 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 66,833 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 44,257 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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VN59 ZNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VN59 ZNJ, 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 VN59 ZNJ registered?

VN59 ZNJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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