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KN09 AKP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,761 mi
Last recorded99,761 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 AKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 99,761 miles

Both front wheel bearings have developed slight play

Offside front inner sidelight not working

Pass 3 Nov 2025 96,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 92,432 miles

Centre brake lamp partially working (LED)

Various body damage

Fail 7 Nov 2024 92,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre brake lamp partially working (LED)

Various body damage

Pass 31 Oct 2023 87,074 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges 195/60/16

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 87,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on edges 195/60/16

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,600 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,919 miles

both front lower leading arm bushes wearing

Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,529 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 64,550 miles

Offside front seat belt fraying

centre exhaust has an internal rattle

tracking recommended

Fail 2 Oct 2018 64,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust has an internal rattle

tracking recommended

Pass 19 Oct 2017 60,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,705 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing low 195/60R16

Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut all the way around and worn on tread edges (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre wearing low 195/60R16

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,605 miles

Nearside Front Inner side light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2014 42,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 35,620 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,627 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 30,623 miles

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

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

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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KN09 AKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN09 AKP, 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 KN09 AKP registered?

KN09 AKP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is KN09 AKP safe to buy?

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