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SB09 ZCK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,509 mi
Last recorded67,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 ZCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 67,509 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 66,238 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,961 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 64,961 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 63,916 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 62,444 miles

rear subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 61,054 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,121 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 60,112 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,157 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 59,157 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,231 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,812 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,209 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 50,590 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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SB09 ZCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB09 ZCK, 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 SB09 ZCK registered?

SB09 ZCK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is SB09 ZCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB09 ZCK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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