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LO09 ZNZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,275 mi
Last recorded131,275 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 ZNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 131,275 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 125,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 121,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2024 121,475 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 117,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre and almost void of tread on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 111,814 miles

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

Rear Coil springs are a little rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2022 111,814 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Coil springs are a little rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

alternator belt cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2020 100,918 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 6 Feb 2020 100,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,601 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 90,085 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 82,482 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge outer sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge outer sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 70,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge outer sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge outer sidewall poor condition (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,514 miles

rear brake pads low

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,376 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 45,063 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,722 miles

Nail in nearside front 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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LO09 ZNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LO09 ZNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO09 ZNZ registered?

LO09 ZNZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is LO09 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO09 ZNZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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