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KS09 ZJO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 ZJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 98,106 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 96,547 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 92,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 86,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,018 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 73,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 59,458 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,623 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 52,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsf brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,917 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2014 39,216 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 35,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,445 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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KS09 ZJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KS09 ZJO, 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 KS09 ZJO registered?

KS09 ZJO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is KS09 ZJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 ZJO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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