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HK09 KCC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,559 mi
Last recorded124,559 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,559 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 124,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 117,917 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 111,014 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 110,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 28 Sep 2021 101,311 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 20 Oct 2020 100,128 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (245/35R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Park brake has little reserve travel

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front Inner not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre starting to tear on inner sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2018 87,609 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 87,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,972 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 80,972 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 70,627 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,234 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

tyre size front: 225/40zr18 92w Rear tyre size: 245/35zr18 92y

Pass 3 Feb 2015 56,160 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 56,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/r tyre heavily worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,015 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 43,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges and has a cut in the tread close to exposing the cord

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,645 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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HK09 KCC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HK09 KCC, 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 HK09 KCC registered?

HK09 KCC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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