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KM09 HFK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,574 mi
Last recorded104,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 HFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 104,574 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,969 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear &o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 101,963 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear &o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s&o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,912 miles

front brake discs worn rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2019 87,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 70,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,790 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 34,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 33,658 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 27,372 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 HFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

KM09 HFK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KM09 HFK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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