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RK09 ZFV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,021 mi
Last recorded113,021 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 ZFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 113,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 110,724 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 109,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 107,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 107,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 106,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 105,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 102,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 97,925 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,472 miles

rear load sensor link broken

Pass 11 May 2015 88,825 miles

offside front tyre appears under inflated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 84,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged 225/40/18

Fail 22 Apr 2014 84,346 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged 225/40/18

Pass 14 May 2013 72,083 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,905 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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RK09 ZFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RK09 ZFV, 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 RK09 ZFV registered?

RK09 ZFV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is RK09 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK09 ZFV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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