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PK09 ZNL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,805 mi
Last recorded141,805 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 ZNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 141,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 126,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 121,508 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2023 121,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2022 111,866 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,757 miles

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 106,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,309 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 100,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 90,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jun 2018 80,410 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 May 2017 65,815 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,175 miles

Front o/s and n/s brake discs wear

Rear o/s and n/s brake discs

Fail 22 Jun 2016 54,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front no. plate detoriation

Front o/s and n/s brake discs wear

Rear o/s and n/s brake discs

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,191 miles

wear o/s/r tyre

wear on front brake discs

wear on n/s/f tyre on outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2014 37,651 miles

chip on windscreen zone 'A' BORDERLINE

o/s/f n/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2013 29,997 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,285 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 ZNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK09 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

PK09 ZNL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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