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EF09 RZD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,917 mi
Last recorded75,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 RZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,917 miles

o/s n/s rear pads on limit

Pass 18 Jul 2023 72,996 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 72,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 65,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 58,984 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 54,477 miles

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,133 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 47,161 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on very inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,866 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall - no cords showing

Fail 30 Jun 2017 41,866 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

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

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall - no cords showing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,834 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 28,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,897 miles

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 19 Jun 2013 19,877 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

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 RZD 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 EF09 RZD, 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 RZD registered?

EF09 RZD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2009.

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