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KN09 JBV

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,481 mi
Last recorded133,481 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 JBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 133,481 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 120,849 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front pads appears to be low on inner side

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2023 120,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (lower front arm bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (lower rear arm) ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (lower front arm bush worn) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front pads appears to be low on inner side

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2022 99,091 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe very badly corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 89,984 miles

front pads wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,167 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 81,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 59,305 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 59,038 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,244 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 57,244 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2017 53,738 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,260 miles

Front Brake discs slightly lipped

Nearside Rear Door solenoid not working but door can be opened

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 May 2015 46,273 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 46,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

nearside front tyre wall damaged no cords

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2012 31,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JBV, 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 JBV registered?

KN09 JBV is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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