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FX59 ZXT

2009 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

171,756 mi
Last recorded171,756 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes Unknown133,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 ZXT
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2025 171,756 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber covers slightly damaged/split

central exhaust clamps corroded

handbrake leavers stuck forward

rear exhaust clamp corroded and loose

vehicle undersealed in places

Pass 19 Jan 2022 156,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe

Fail 15 Jan 2021 150,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended sticking doesnt come out (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended seat behind drivers doesnt plug in (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended rear row 2nd from the right stuck in doesnt come out (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 142,042 miles

Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure all rear (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear handbrake efforts (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced boot floor holed and corroded at both sides (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover missing

both rear brake disc backing plates corroded and damaged

exhaust clamp missing from tail pipe

full boot floor and chassis extension badly corroded and weak

steering rack noisey when moving steering wheel inside cab

Fail 26 Jul 2018 125,171 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

All outline marker lamps not working both centre upper lamps (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

exhaust brackets corroded and weak

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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FX59 ZXT is a 2009 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 133,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FX59 ZXT is a 2009 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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