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KN09 GRX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,516 mi
Last recorded162,516 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 GRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 162,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2025 155,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 155,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 140,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 135,382 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 125,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear box heat shield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,726 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 104,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,443 miles

n/s rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,513 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pipes slight corroded

n/s rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2018 83,861 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 70,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under/trays fitted can not see components

Fail 18 Oct 2017 70,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,586 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,710 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 53,710 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 48,618 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 43,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,342 miles

Both front tyres starting to show signs of perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,908 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 GRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

KN09 GRX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2009.

Is KN09 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 GRX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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