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KN09 JYH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,884 mi
Last recorded130,884 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 JYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 130,884 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 130,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,813 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 118,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 100,441 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 100,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,410 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Fail 25 Feb 2023 83,409 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens damage

engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper antiroll bar link top rubber has weap of grease

Fail 17 Aug 2022 81,977 miles

Nearside Front Upper antiroll bar link top rubber has weap of grease

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not locking jamed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 80,501 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 80,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 78,180 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,197 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,780 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2018 72,780 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 69,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 62,507 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 54,787 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 46,726 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 26,633 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 JYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH registered?

KN09 JYH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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