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KN09 BYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

173,854 mi
Last recorded173,854 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 BYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 173,854 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 168,943 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jun 2024 160,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible? Benefit of the doubt has been given as this could well have been fitted with HID headlamps but they are clearly aftermarket. All other requirements have been met.

both registration lamp bulbs are dim

Fail 18 Jun 2024 160,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible? Benefit of the doubt has been given as this could well have been fitted with HID headlamps but they are clearly aftermarket. All other requirements have been met.

both registration lamp bulbs are dim

Pass 16 Jun 2023 151,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 140,547 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2021 122,617 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 105,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 105,851 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 93,453 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,730 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 77,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 70,927 miles

Offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,268 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has small cuts to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,040 miles

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 BYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BYJ, 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 BYJ registered?

KN09 BYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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