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KU09 ZLX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

260,072 mi
Last recorded260,072 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 ZLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 260,072 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

underbody/components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2025 253,351 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 244,421 miles

Offside Front wearing from inner/outer shoulder

Pass 28 Mar 2023 233,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 216,870 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 216,535 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 200,711 miles

Oil loss underside nearside front

Fail 24 Feb 2021 200,711 miles

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

Damage to nearside underpannel

Oil loss underside nearside front

Pass 17 Mar 2020 191,652 miles

Damage to nearside underpannel

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 191,651 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Damage to nearside underpannel

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 164,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged at floor x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 @ heel board, across rear subframe & at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible engine/transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body covers on nearside damaged

Fail 8 Mar 2019 164,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged at floor x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 @ heel board, across rear subframe & at rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible engine/transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body covers on nearside damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2018 144,650 miles

Front tyres edge wear

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear lamps lens cracked

Nearside under body panels damaged

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,349 miles

Nearside Rear Door lock inop

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside under panels damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2017 121,349 miles

Nearside Rear Door lock inop

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside under panels damaged

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,886 miles

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

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

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

Nearside body under paneling damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,136 miles

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

front wipers smearing

n/s body plastic underguard broken

Fail 27 Mar 2015 73,136 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

n/s body plastic underguard broken

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,982 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,941 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,627 miles

front disc has lip on

front pads slight low and reari nner pads can not be viwed

Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KU09 ZLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KU09 ZLX, 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 KU09 ZLX registered?

KU09 ZLX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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