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KN09 DBU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,294 mi
Last recorded84,294 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 84,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2. ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 79,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,831 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 66,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

front and centre undertray obscuring view.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 60,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f by inner wing panel and o/s/f the same clean at test and grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 55,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f by flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f by flexable hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2019 47,340 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 43,295 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 39,572 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 39,572 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

advise near side rear tail lamp operation starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,488 miles

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low and perishing

advise condition of front brakes

Fail 16 Dec 2015 36,289 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise both rear tyres perishing

advise front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 33,068 miles

advise both rear tyres,perishing

advise off side front tyre,wearing unevenly

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 28,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,800 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2012 21,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,366 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 DBU 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 DBU, 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 DBU registered?

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

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