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PK09 XZV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,257 mi
Last recorded170,257 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 XZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 170,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 160,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 152,095 miles

Front undertray fitted obstructing the inspection of testable items

Pass 19 Jan 2022 146,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 141,261 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 141,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,815 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 137,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 130,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 122,893 miles

both rear tyre little low on tread

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 108,719 miles

aux belt worn/cracking

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

n/s/r lighting has slight earthing fault

Fail 28 Jun 2016 108,718 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

aux belt worn/cracking

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

n/s/r lighting has slight earthing fault

Pass 11 Jun 2015 95,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,706 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,193 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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PK09 XZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 PK09 XZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK09 XZV registered?

PK09 XZV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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The MOT history for PK09 XZV 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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