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OU09 ZXR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,365 mi
Last recorded88,365 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU09 ZXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 88,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 85,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 85,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 83,059 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 83,059 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 76,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,845 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 68,683 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 68,683 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,530 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,921 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,214 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm in centre of tread

Pass 6 Dec 2014 38,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,359 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,172 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,677 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low

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 ZXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 OU09 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

OU09 ZXR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2009.

Is OU09 ZXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU09 ZXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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