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EK09 ZGT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,974 mi
Last recorded113,974 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 ZGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 113,974 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 103,386 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 103,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,846 miles

rear tyres central tread wearing low

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,024 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 78,024 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 77,912 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear side light /stop light may have loose connection was not working at start of test

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,198 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,219 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,219 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nsr parking brake performance low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,740 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 38,740 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

advise both front tyres have large cuts/split appearing in inner side walls, recommend replacement

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,903 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 14,932 miles

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewalls

offside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewalls

Fail 7 Jul 2012 14,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewalls

offside rear tyre has small cracks in sidewalls

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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EK09 ZGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK09 ZGT, 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 EK09 ZGT registered?

EK09 ZGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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