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KM09 RKZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,889 mi
Last recorded128,889 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 RKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 128,889 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2025 121,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge scrub. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield security.

Fail 13 Oct 2025 121,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower front arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leakage around pipe/s at Abs unit (underbonnet). (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge scrub. 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield security.

Service brake travel.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 108,275 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 76,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 75,789 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 66,351 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & n/s rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s foremost arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged front & rear outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 60,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 56,923 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 56,923 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,242 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 51,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 46,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 41,576 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 41,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,281 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front pads wearing low

Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,365 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 23,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 18,230 miles

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 RKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

KM09 RKZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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