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LT09 JZK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,869 mi
Last recorded126,869 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 JZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 126,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 126,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 123,241 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes running along sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross pipe above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

underbody trays and covers fitted, obscuring the full run of the brake lines

Pass 9 Feb 2024 119,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,834 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,834 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 106,106 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 99,595 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 99,595 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 95,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 91,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 82,854 miles

advise both front tyres balding inner and outer edges on legal limits

advise both rear tyres tread wearing low and unevenly

advise condensation in off side indicator repeater lense

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,969 miles

advise condition of front brakes

advise nail in near side front tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2016 62,372 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,503 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Feb 2014 49,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre has side wall damage.

Offside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 32,252 miles

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

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

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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LT09 JZK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT09 JZK, 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 LT09 JZK registered?

LT09 JZK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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