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EF09 RZA

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,359 mi
Last recorded183,359 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 RZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 183,359 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 183,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 170,179 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 170,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 165,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2021 158,755 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 158,755 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 151,849 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 142,812 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 133,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 120,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing marked (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2018 120,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt webbing marked (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 108,470 miles

engine cover and under try fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,587 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted not allowing to check some parts

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,354 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,312 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,342 miles

rear pads low

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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EF09 RZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EF09 RZA, 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 EF09 RZA registered?

EF09 RZA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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