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KM09 XBF

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,191 mi
Last recorded136,191 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 XBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 136,191 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2024 131,216 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft rear rubber coupling cracking

Fail 22 May 2024 131,216 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft rear rubber coupling cracking

Pass 25 May 2023 124,289 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 124,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 117,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer tread

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 117,003 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer tread

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 109,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 100,871 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 89,582 miles

EML light showing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 78,544 miles

Front both tyres perished

Fail 18 May 2018 78,363 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres perished

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

Pass 30 May 2017 65,690 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

engine management light is on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,676 miles

EML on

Fail 3 Jun 2016 55,676 miles

EML on

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

Pass 27 May 2015 51,838 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,664 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 XBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF registered?

KM09 XBF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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