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CN09 KHK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,863 mi
Last recorded117,863 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN09 KHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 117,863 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 171,846 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested no rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 165,148 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 154,832 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens damagede

Fail 9 Aug 2023 154,620 miles

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens damagede

Pass 31 Aug 2022 145,397 miles

Offside Front offside lower fog lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 29 Aug 2021 131,586 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2021 131,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 130,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,507 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 106,338 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,781 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 89,781 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,491 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,019 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,814 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 37,966 miles

Brake wear indicaton on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 37,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CN09 KHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 CN09 KHK, 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 CN09 KHK registered?

CN09 KHK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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