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PK09 XZT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,738 mi
Last recorded71,738 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 XZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 71,738 miles

1 o/s rear side light not working

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

1 o/s rear side light not working

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,720 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o./s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 70,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o./s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,604 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 69,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 64,473 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 62,509 miles

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

back interior is starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,034 miles

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

has o/s front bumper damage

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,192 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 58,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,668 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (buckle) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

front wiper blades smearing

offside front bumber partially supported (duck tape)

offside front wheel arch cover partially secured

Fail 8 Aug 2018 53,668 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear worn (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Road wheel slightly distorted front & rear (buckle) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

front wiper blades smearing

offside front bumber partially supported (duck tape)

offside front wheel arch cover partially secured

Pass 26 Jul 2017 48,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,641 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 43,640 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 37,522 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 32,444 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 29,564 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 26,924 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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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PK09 XZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PK09 XZT, 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 PK09 XZT registered?

PK09 XZT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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