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VN59 ZNK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,450 mi
Last recorded157,450 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 157,450 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 145,318 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES EDGES WORN

N/S/F +O/S/R POSITION LAMPS INOPERATIVE (2 BULBS IN EACH LAMP)

Fail 22 Aug 2025 145,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES EDGES WORN

N/S/F +O/S/R POSITION LAMPS INOPERATIVE (2 BULBS IN EACH LAMP)

Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,516 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 108,741 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Sep 2022 89,851 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 86,453 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 83,872 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 81,051 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 81,051 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake performance requirements only just achieved.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 75,495 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 75,495 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 70,549 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and nearside inner pads. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 64,912 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,218 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,733 miles

Both front tyres showing extensive hairline cracking in tread area. Replacement advised.

Both rear tyres are worn close to legal limit. Replacement advised.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,198 miles

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

both front tyres are perishing inbetween the tread

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,637 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 ZNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VN59 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

VN59 ZNK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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