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EK09 ZHN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,920 mi
Last recorded151,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 ZHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 151,920 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 103,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm, inner bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm, inner bush debonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 59,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18/94v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/18/94v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 44,478 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 44,443 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,134 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,850 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 40,850 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,201 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 35,321 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,743 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,359 miles

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 ZHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

EK09 ZHN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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