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KM09 XBX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

299,574 mi
Last recorded299,574 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 299,574 miles

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

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced BOTH SIDES (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 279,251 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 246,496 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 221,304 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 188,332 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 159,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

Fail 9 Jan 2018 111,884 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,867 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 78,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 58,971 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 58,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,256 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,682 miles

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

damage to nearside front and rear outer tyre sidewalls, no cords exposed

various small stone chips to windscreen

Fail 29 May 2013 37,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage to nearside front and rear outer tyre sidewalls, no cords exposed

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,909 miles

damage to outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

various small stone chips to windscreen

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 XBX 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 78.9%.

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 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM09 XBX registered?

KM09 XBX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is KM09 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM09 XBX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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