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KM09 OTD

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,599 mi
Last recorded110,599 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 OTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 110,599 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 110,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Upper (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Aug 2026 110,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Aug 2025 104,572 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 95,031 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 95,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipes corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 92,294 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 89,737 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 74,425 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 74,423 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,702 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,702 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 52,568 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 50,799 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 50,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 46,901 miles

some metal brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,885 miles

both front and both rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

both front and near side rear brake discs are showing scoring and pitting on inner disc faces

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,219 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 22,557 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 OTD is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

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

Is KM09 OTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 OTD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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