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KN09 HRE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,242 mi
Last recorded107,242 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 HRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,939 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 101,919 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 97,602 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 97,377 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front, nearside front and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 92,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,179 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,036 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 66,175 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 64,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 61,158 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,931 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,622 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,981 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 47,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,866 miles

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

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

suspect front discs on wear limit.

wiper smear = recommend blades.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 23,588 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

suspect front discs on wear limit.

wiper smear = recommend blades.

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 HRE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN09 HRE registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN09 HRE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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