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KM09 OTB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,421 mi
Last recorded126,421 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 OTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 126,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 124,317 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 124,298 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,536 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 116,656 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but not insecure to the extent the beam pattern is affected

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,540 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but not insecure to the extent the beam pattern is affected

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 108,066 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 107,961 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside rear door not working with central locking ,but works manually

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,864 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside rear door not working with central locking ,but works manually

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 95,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated down facing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 92,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 88,510 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres cracking on side wall

Fail 21 Sep 2016 88,495 miles

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

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

offside front and rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 26 Aug 2015 85,131 miles

advise near side rear tyre on legal requirement

Pass 13 May 2014 75,903 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 24 May 2013 62,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 43,115 miles

advise both front brake discs lipped and worn

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and starting to perish

advise front screen various small chips

Fail 15 May 2012 43,109 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both front brake discs lipped and worn

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly and starting to perish

advise front screen various small chips

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 OTB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 KM09 OTB, 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 KM09 OTB registered?

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

Is KM09 OTB safe to buy?

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