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MK09 ZHO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,925 mi
Last recorded142,925 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 ZHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 142,925 miles

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

plastic cover fitted under the floor

Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,622 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and nearing 2mm

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 9 Nov 2023 134,195 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 29 Nov 2022 131,237 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and Nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint, Strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 131,211 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID's Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (marked with crayon) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and Nearside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint, Strongly advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 123,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 123,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible nearside and offside (4.1.4 (c))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 123,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2021 116,391 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,018 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,404 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,218 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 97,744 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,083 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 73,109 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 73,109 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 55,782 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,948 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,938 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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MK09 ZHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MK09 ZHO, 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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MK09 ZHO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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