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VN59 ZNS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,004 mi
Last recorded211,004 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 211,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 198,972 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 188,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

rear suspension arms bushes perished

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 178,470 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s handbrake cable support bracket insecure

plastic coverings on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 31 Aug 2022 167,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 97,263 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty around torque arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bushes worn and pulled apart but has bolt thought bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 91,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bush cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread pattern and worn low on out side tread shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rusty around torque arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame front bushes worn and pulled apart but has bolt thought bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,857 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and small deep cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and small cut not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and small cuts not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive driver side around turbo and engine mount (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes all perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 71,774 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,521 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 56,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 38,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 27,754 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 27,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 19,282 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,245 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 ZNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

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

Is VN59 ZNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 ZNS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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