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WN59 ZKR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 ZKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 116,145 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2025 116,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2024 114,909 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 107,552 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 105,744 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 105,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 103,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 100,404 miles

small damage to windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover + under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,647 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

engine light on

Pass 5 Dec 2014 71,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 40,777 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 40,595 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WN59 ZKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN59 ZKR, 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 WN59 ZKR registered?

WN59 ZKR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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