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KN09 HPU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,933 mi
Last recorded227,933 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 227,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 223,486 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 223,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LOWER REAR ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AROUND OIL FILTER HOUSING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 216,417 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 216,413 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 211,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 205,290 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 195,017 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 195,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 181,883 miles

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured caused by tight brake

Offside Rear brake/wheel tight to turn caused by slight brake bind

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 168,967 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 154,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 138,410 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 123,061 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 109,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2012 82,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Mar 2012 82,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wipers smearing

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 HPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

KN09 HPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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