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OU09 ZYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,732 mi
Last recorded195,732 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 195,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 157,824 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 157,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 139,207 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Dec 2017 139,207 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2016 126,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 126,062 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,367 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,157 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)

n/s front tyre 2mm tread

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,409 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,237 miles

slight front tyre wear on inside edges

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 ZYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

OU09 ZYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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