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KN09 AVW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

137,207 mi
Last recorded137,207 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 AVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 137,207 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

nearside front rear lower ball joint has play

rear pads wearing

Pass 16 Aug 2025 123,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 118,369 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 117,534 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,111 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,868 miles

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,781 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both to low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to the legal limit (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,308 miles

Nearside Outer Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear lower outer sidelight inop

upper stop light inop

Pass 28 Mar 2014 47,036 miles

high level stop light inop

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,597 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,677 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear 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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KN09 AVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KN09 AVW, 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 AVW registered?

KN09 AVW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is KN09 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 AVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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