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K5 GKF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,738 mi
Last recorded132,738 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 GKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 132,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 129,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 128,132 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 122,860 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 122,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 115,742 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 108,551 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2019 97,121 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall due to being tyre being run flate (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 97,104 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side wall due to being tyre being run flate (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,078 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,227 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 67,398 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working O/S/F INNER/OUTER SIDE LIGHTS IN-OP (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure INNER BULB HOLDER DAMAGED (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ADVISE BRAKE FLUID TOP-UP

CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

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

N/S/F INNER SIDE LAMP NOT WORKING 1 OF 2.

N/S/F TYRE 3MM TREAD/WEARING ON EDGES,CUTS

N/S/R TYRE 3MM TREAD,CUTS

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE/TRIM DAMAGE

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,324 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 38,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,397 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 26,127 miles

front discs badly lipped

n/s/f of front bumper damaged no sharp edges

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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K5 GKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K5 GKF, 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 K5 GKF registered?

K5 GKF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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