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KN09 DDK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,756 mi
Last recorded111,756 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 DDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 111,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 105,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe(rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has had stitch repair in treads

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jul 2025 105,950 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brakepipe(above rear axel through securing clips) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brakepipe(rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has had stitch repair in treads

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2024 98,919 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 87,626 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 76,615 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,607 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,950 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 63,950 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 63,949 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 63,609 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 56,790 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 56,790 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,182 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 40,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 40,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 27,269 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 19,644 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 DDK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DDK, 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 DDK registered?

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

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