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KK09 ASH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,268 mi
Last recorded114,268 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK09 ASH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,268 miles

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

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))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 114,250 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 109,330 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 95,805 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,094 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 80,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,816 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light,advise (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play in hubs,advise

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 56,314 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front osf and nsf wheels have slight play in hubs,advise

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side light,advise (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 48,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 47,895 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2018 47,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,105 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,603 miles

engine ,upper & lower covers fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 33,726 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 28,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 23,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,371 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 16,309 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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KK09 ASH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KK09 ASH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KK09 ASH registered?

KK09 ASH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is KK09 ASH safe to buy?

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