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KN09 HYC

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,549 mi
Last recorded141,549 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 141,549 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 130,117 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2024 130,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 126,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 126,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 124,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2022 124,435 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall has large cuts in it. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2017 111,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread is out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncher, tyre pressure low. ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 107,433 miles

Nearside Front advise nearside front tyre has damage on outter wall not showing corred

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 98,158 miles

Coolant leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear seats & belts not tested,(folded down)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,859 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,959 miles

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

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 HYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

KN09 HYC is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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The MOT history for KN09 HYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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