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VN59 ZRY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,018 mi
Last recorded155,018 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 ZRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 155,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2026 154,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2025 213,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 116,634 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,049 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre badly scuffed and damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Rear park brake efficiency low

Rear brake pads becoming worn

brake fluid level low

minor damage around vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2021 91,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside main beam bulb not seated correctly affecting beam image

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

Offside headlight output dull compared to n/s

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

engine oil level low

low o/s park brake reading

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,209 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s dip headlight dull compared to n/s

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,350 miles

both front drop link arms joints gaiters split

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,490 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 64,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 64,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 57,765 miles

Check tyre pressure lamp on

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

Screen damaged but not in drivers view

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,215 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,615 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,946 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 25,780 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 25,659 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 19,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZRY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 ZRY, 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 ZRY registered?

VN59 ZRY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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