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C5 KGT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,212 mi
Last recorded105,212 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 105,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,987 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,843 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,828 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken SPRING CRACKED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed N/S/F TYRE CORDS SHOWING INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured CRACKED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R TYRE BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R TYRE WORN BELOW LIMIT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective REAR AND MIDDLE EXHAUST MOUNTINGS BROKEN OFF (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,273 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 89,638 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 89,638 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 82,021 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

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

osr wheel noise on rotation but unable to detect location suspect something free floating requires investigation

rear exhaust hangers corroded and thinning and heat shield loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 borderline & heavy wear outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,113 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,570 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,631 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,597 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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C5 KGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 C5 KGT, 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 C5 KGT registered?

C5 KGT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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