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FX09 ZBT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,688 mi
Last recorded113,688 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX09 ZBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 113,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 98,015 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 85,246 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 75,304 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tredd patern very near limit on centre area off tyre blown up to hard (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 75,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low on dip (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tredd patern very near limit on centre area off tyre blown up to hard (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Aug 2018 62,394 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working one half of position light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working one half of position light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flickering (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning back up brake light working instead (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning back up brake light working instead (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,521 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,211 miles

child seats fit at rear

Fail 3 Feb 2016 49,211 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fit at rear

Pass 18 Feb 2015 44,388 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 44,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,828 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 37,815 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 20,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 17,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,906 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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FX09 ZBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FX09 ZBT, 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 FX09 ZBT registered?

FX09 ZBT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for FX09 ZBT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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