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KS09 ZZB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,000 mi
Last recorded135,000 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 ZZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,000 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 189,298 miles

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

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside And Nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside Front And Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 181,837 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 178,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 172,107 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 168,781 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 166,629 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 166,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 154,985 miles

Nearside washer jet not working

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 140,243 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 125,105 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 106,856 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,655 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 68,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,106 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 50,106 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 ZZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

KS09 ZZB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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The MOT history for KS09 ZZB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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