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E18 KPT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,523 mi
Last recorded111,523 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 KPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 111,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 2121, 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 104,215 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cannot be tested as per obstruction to buckles

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 104,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear cannot be tested as per obstruction to buckles

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged/cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2022 76,235 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 68,919 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 68,919 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 62,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,856 miles

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

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,792 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,059 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,121 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,362 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,626 miles

Front tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Jun 2013 10,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 9,759 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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E18 KPT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E18 KPT, 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 E18 KPT registered?

E18 KPT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2009.

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The MOT history for E18 KPT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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