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KAZ 6740

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,831 mi
Last recorded125,831 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAZ 6740
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,831 miles

Gearbox sump corroded and slightly leaking

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage In engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint boot deteriorated

Nearside front position light one of two bulbs not working

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension arms, both sides, bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2025 125,828 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox sump corroded and slightly leaking

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage In engine bay (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint boot deteriorated

Nearside front position light one of two bulbs not working

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension arms, both sides, bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,349 miles

Gearbox sump corroded and starting to leak

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside rear light unit damaged

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear lower forward suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated, both sides

Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,453 miles

Gearbox oil pan corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At nearside front of engine bay, cooler area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated, both sides

Fail 25 Jul 2023 121,435 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner faces especially (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer, pipe join cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox oil pan corroded

Nearside front position lamp dim but still illuminated

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At nearside front of engine bay, cooler area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated, both sides

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,862 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.5mm , pirelli 245 40 17 91W standard load (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight light intensities weaker than expected

Fail 12 Aug 2022 116,766 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most straight arm , chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2.5mm , pirelli 245 40 17 91W standard load (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight light intensities weaker than expected

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald outer edge , continental 225 45 17 91Y , scrubbing both front tyres of on outside (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pad / disc contact noise and roughness

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,986 miles

Nearside headlight aim strength starting to diminish

Pass 1 Aug 2019 92,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,391 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 86,389 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 83,687 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 83,687 miles

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release center buckle (5.2.5a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cut and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

dash warning light on

Pass 19 May 2016 66,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and a nail in too (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 54,574 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 May 2014 42,483 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 42,483 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 29,439 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,354 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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KAZ 6740 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KAZ 6740, 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 KAZ 6740 registered?

KAZ 6740 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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