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WR09 ZKN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 ZKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,353 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 91,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,390 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 84,340 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 84,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 79,693 miles

Nearside Rear ### strong advise ### tyre wall damaged

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

engine cover and under trays fitted

service light on

Fail 28 Jul 2018 79,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear ### strong advise ### tyre wall damaged

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

engine cover and under trays fitted

service light on

Pass 20 Jul 2017 73,745 miles

mil light on

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,715 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steel arm (2.4.G.2)

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

mil light on

Pass 26 Jul 2016 68,098 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

mil light on

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,184 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach ply cords

rear inner brake pads getting close to limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,875 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 35,385 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 35,357 miles

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)

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

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

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

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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WR09 ZKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WR09 ZKN, 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 WR09 ZKN registered?

WR09 ZKN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for WR09 ZKN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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