CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN09 KNS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,794 mi
Last recorded58,794 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 KNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,794 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,775 miles

Underfloor covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2024 56,775 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underfloor covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,179 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 51,237 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,359 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 46,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 39,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 31,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

Rear Tyre sidewalls cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2018 31,104 miles

Rear Tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside Front Tyre sidewall cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,761 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 27,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 24,805 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,514 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,075 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 11,462 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN09 KNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol 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 FN09 KNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN09 KNS?

You can check the full history of FN09 KNS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN09 KNS registered?

FN09 KNS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2009.

Is FN09 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN09 KNS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN09 KNS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN09 KNS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.