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WR09 ZKX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,718 mi
Last recorded141,718 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 ZKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 141,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear bushes worn

Fail 4 Dec 2025 141,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2024 136,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 130,400 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 130,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 123,629 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear trailing arm bushes perished

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,820 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,914 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 94,909 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 83,112 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,999 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 7 Jul 2016 56,999 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,969 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 38,209 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,178 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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 ZKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

WR09 ZKX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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