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KS09 ZZO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 83,441 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 80,564 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 80,543 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 76,808 miles

De-mist motor not working

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 76,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture over subframe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

De-mist motor not working

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 75,736 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 75,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,999 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2018 69,781 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 54,768 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 54,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,822 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Fail 20 Jul 2016 81,754 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,322 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 43,312 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres have outer sidewall damage.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,779 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 34,779 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 27,761 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 ZZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KS09 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

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

Is KS09 ZZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS09 ZZO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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