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LO09 ZST

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,823 mi
Last recorded138,823 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 ZST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 138,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 136,743 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 136,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 131,391 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 131,388 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 127,134 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 124,563 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 118,461 miles

Middle exhaust flange clamp broken, system still adequately supported and no exhaust gas leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also a winter tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, unable to fully inspect due to location of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,375 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

exhaust mid clamp cracking

horn not emitting steady sound

Pass 30 Jul 2016 102,926 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 102,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 95,734 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 95,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 77,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,761 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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LO09 ZST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO09 ZST, 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 ZST registered?

LO09 ZST is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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