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LD09 ZZM

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,544 mi
Last recorded176,544 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 ZZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 176,544 miles

Slight Underbody Corrosion (rear axle area)

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2025 168,221 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2024 160,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2024 160,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2023 153,028 miles

Offside Rear starting to wear on inner edge

under covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2023 153,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear starting to wear on inner edge

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2021 135,325 miles

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

condition of n/s o/s front & rear brake discs

Pass 30 Sep 2020 115,223 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 115,220 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,807 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 113,807 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2018 97,108 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 97,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,626 miles

offside and nearside front tyres uneven wear

Fail 1 Jun 2017 89,605 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre suspected separation

offside and nearside front tyres uneven wear

Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,408 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 71,583 miles

factory fitted undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,412 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 59,988 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 59,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,838 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 52,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

limited inspection of offside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2011 34,642 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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LD09 ZZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LD09 ZZM, 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 LD09 ZZM registered?

LD09 ZZM is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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