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OU09 ZUC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,035 mi
Last recorded152,035 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 ZUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 152,035 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 12 May 2026 152,035 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 143,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 143,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 135,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 129,694 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 125,005 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 122,005 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,906 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 114,906 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,628 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 105,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,604 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,340 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,159 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,116 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,549 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 45,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,028 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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OU09 ZUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OU09 ZUC, 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 OU09 ZUC registered?

OU09 ZUC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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