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WK09 ZZY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,055 mi
Last recorded153,055 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 ZZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 153,055 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 153,046 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 139,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 129,840 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 129,832 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 120,634 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s & n/s ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 120,584 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/s & n/s ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,634 miles

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

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 88,161 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 74,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 74,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 62,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 57,833 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,833 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,191 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 40,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 29,943 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to outer sidewall of Nearside Front tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 29,943 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

damage to outer sidewall of Nearside Front tyre

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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WK09 ZZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WK09 ZZY, 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 WK09 ZZY registered?

WK09 ZZY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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