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KM09 DWN

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,599 mi
Last recorded116,599 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 DWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 116,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 114,397 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 111,446 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 102,494 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,771 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 91,771 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195/60r16 89h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp has been repaired with lens tape (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 83,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 195/60r16 89h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface lamp has been repaired with lens tape (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,005 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,285 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 49,288 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,144 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 38,780 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,275 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,397 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 8 May 2012 24,397 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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 DWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DWN, 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 DWN registered?

KM09 DWN is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2009.

Is KM09 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 DWN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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