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FY09 ZBC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,610 mi
Last recorded73,610 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 ZBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 73,610 miles

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

corrosion starting both front chassis but not yet to excess. Side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 59,878 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip @ 10mm limit (3.2 (a) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2023 59,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip on both and scale build up from lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip @ limit (3.2 (a) (i))

rear height sensor link rod has a hair line crack in it and will need replacing soon

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,205 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone ( close to limit ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Stop light not working.

Fail 3 Aug 2022 59,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A Zone ( close to limit ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Two pipes front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Stop light not working.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 54,056 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 54,056 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 42,732 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 39,745 miles

Bald spots inner at O/s front & o/s rear tyres

Fail 31 Oct 2019 39,744 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Bald spots inner at O/s front & o/s rear tyres

Pass 24 May 2018 37,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre small cut inner sidewall

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

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

Fail 24 May 2018 37,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre small cut inner sidewall

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 35,781 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 22 May 2017 35,723 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 5 May 2016 30,761 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 26,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 22,712 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 22,712 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 17,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,787 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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FY09 ZBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY09 ZBC, 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 FY09 ZBC registered?

FY09 ZBC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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