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KM09 REU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,029 mi
Last recorded206,029 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 REU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 206,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 206,021 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2017 202,149 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre, not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 3 May 2016 193,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 181,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front suspension component has slight play/movment

uneven wear on outer treads of both front tyres

Fail 15 Aug 2015 181,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front suspension component has slight play/movment

uneven wear on outer treads of both front tyres

Pass 30 Aug 2014 158,981 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play detected on shaker plates possible D bushes cant see for undertray..

Fail 30 Aug 2014 158,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s aim not tested due to bulb out..

slight play detected on shaker plates possible D bushes cant see for undertray..

Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,804 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 120,645 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 REU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 REU, 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 REU registered?

KM09 REU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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