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KM09 DMO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,882 mi
Last recorded109,882 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 DMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 109,882 miles

(Manufactures inner wheel arch covers fitted restricting inspection of components (Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components

(Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 109,882 miles

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

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

(Manufactures inner wheel arch covers fitted restricting inspection of components (Manufactures suspension component covers fitted restricting inspection of components

(Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components) (Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 98,068 miles

(Manufacture inner wheel arch cover fitted restricting inspection of components)

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 98,068 miles

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

(Manufacture inner wheel arch cover fitted restricting inspection of components)

Manufactures undertray fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,020 miles

Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 82,990 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2022 82,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas. engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,040 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer edge (205\55\16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205\55\16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 81,040 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer edge (205\55\16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205\55\16) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 78,697 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 78,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,291 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,451 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 67,309 miles

manufacturers under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring vision to testable items

Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

manufacturers under trays/covers fitted to vehicle obscuring vision to testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,222 miles

inspection limited due to under trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 60,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

inspection limited due to under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,825 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,626 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,735 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 27,345 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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KM09 DMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Beige 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 KM09 DMO, 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 KM09 DMO registered?

KM09 DMO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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