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KN09 AXX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,674 mi
Last recorded114,674 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,674 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 114,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 102,640 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear sub frame. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 94,202 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 94,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 91,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Heatshield Insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 80,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 78,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,421 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 69,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level Level low (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,762 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 64,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 52,423 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,931 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 35,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 32,092 miles

offside front and nearside front and nearside rear tyres have deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 AXX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KN09 AXX, 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 AXX registered?

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

Is KN09 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 AXX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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