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HN09 KYZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,147 mi
Last recorded84,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 KYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 84,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm - marginal pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2026 84,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated All soft (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 74,053 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,386 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,868 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 62,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 56,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 56,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 42,525 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,317 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 44,607 miles

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2019 44,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,653 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 38,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

Fail 14 Jul 2016 33,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres heavily cracked/perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 30,448 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres cracked badly

Fail 25 Jun 2015 30,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front and both rear tyres cracked badly

Pass 3 Jun 2014 26,841 miles

ALL tyres are showing signs of perishing within tred

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 24,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 21,067 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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HN09 KYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HN09 KYZ, 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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HN09 KYZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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