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KM09 XBO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,393 mi
Last recorded139,393 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 XBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 139,393 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 223,907 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm is wearing on inner edge and has a cut in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm is wearing on inner edge and has a cut in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 112,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm is wearing on inner edge and has a cut in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm is wearing on inner edge and has a cut in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 95,391 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 71,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 45,376 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

both torque arm bushes slightly perished

small cut in outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

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 XBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

KM09 XBO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KM09 XBO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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