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KN09 AXT

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 AXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 97,093 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 89,848 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 89,848 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 80,546 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 80,529 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 74,356 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,139 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2021 67,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,518 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 45,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 43,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 42,173 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated & worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 38,941 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 37,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 36,416 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,352 miles

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

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 AXT is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AXT, 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 KN09 AXT registered?

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

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