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WP09 ZHX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,618 mi
Last recorded129,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 ZHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 129,618 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front and both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jan 2023 127,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 125,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 124,219 miles

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

Offside rear light intensity is slightly reduced

Pass 7 Nov 2019 119,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,485 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 109,175 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,759 miles

Both front discs badly lipped

Both rear tyres on designed limit

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,223 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 90,223 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working wiring and bulb holder burnt out have got working but don't know for how long (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,453 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,707 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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WP09 ZHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WP09 ZHX, 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 WP09 ZHX registered?

WP09 ZHX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is WP09 ZHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 ZHX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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