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KM09 FPO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

126,550 mi
Last recorded126,550 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 126,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 118,776 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,277 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower (front fog lamp lens defective)

Fail 25 Sep 2023 108,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (replaced bulb /light intensity reduced) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower (front fog lamp lens defective)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,733 miles

Front Lower (both front fog lamp lens damaged but no sharp edges)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (upper trailing arm outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 101,730 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (lower part of spring) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (detected on shaker plates) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower (both front fog lamp lens damaged but no sharp edges)

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

Nearside Rear Lower (plastic under guard loose)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (upper trailing arm outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021 92,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (worn on inner edge 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 82,700 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (multiple air fresheners removed from interior mirror) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 82,700 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (main feed pipe to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (main feed pipe to rear flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (multiple air fresheners removed from interior mirror) ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (wearing outer edge ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,872 miles

Rear brake pipes corroding around mounting brackets

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,607 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,629 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 55,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,811 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 47,811 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,290 miles

Nearside 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 FPO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM09 FPO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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