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K16 BKH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,616 mi
Last recorded196,616 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 BKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 196,616 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 26 Jul 2025 196,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2024 180,269 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 172,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components and rear under body slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2022 166,331 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2021 165,724 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 165,723 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front alloy has previous repair

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 165,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear alloy has previous repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front alloy has previous repair

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

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

various bushes on front suspension appear perished - not resulting in excessive movement

various bushes on rear suspension appear perished - not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 8 Oct 2020 165,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect h/brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges - inside badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect h/brakes shoes (1.2.1 (f))

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

various bushes on rear suspension starting to perish

Fail 6 Oct 2020 165,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn friont arm - ball joint goes downwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect h/brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edges - inside badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect h/brakes shoes (1.2.1 (f))

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

various bushes on rear suspension starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2019 152,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 136,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,845 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 123,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,553 miles

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 87,826 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,826 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,025 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,025 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,902 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 42,927 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,927 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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K16 BKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K16 BKH, 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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K16 BKH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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