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KM09 TEU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,001 mi
Last recorded196,001 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 TEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 196,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 173,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 168,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 168,719 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 163,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 163,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 157,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 142,651 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 132,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 122,820 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 111,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 111,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 98,881 miles

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

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

engine under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2017 98,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2017 92,845 miles

ADVISE ENGINE OIL TOP-UP.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TYRES 3MM TREAD APPROX,CUTS TO SIDE WALLS. (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS TO SIDE WALL.

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED SLIGHTLY. (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 92,713 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short LIGHT CLUSTER PLUG MELTING. (1.9.2b)

ADVISE ENGINE OIL TOP-UP.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TYRES 3MM TREAD APPROX,CUTS TO SIDE WALLS. (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear TYRE CUTS TO SIDE WALL.

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR LIPPED SLIGHTLY. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,626 miles

CUTS TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER TYRE WALL

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS 65% WEAR APPROX

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Fail 17 Feb 2016 77,626 miles

CUTS TO N/S/F TYRE OUTER TYRE WALL

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

REAR BRAKE PADS 65% WEAR APPROX

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,581 miles

Advise front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Various bodywork,trim damage around vehicle.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,789 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 52,789 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,383 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,546 miles

Offside Front 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 TEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TEU, 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 TEU registered?

KM09 TEU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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