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KN09 KNP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,779 mi
Last recorded83,779 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 KNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 83,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 83,776 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge walls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 77,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge walls cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 74,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 74,350 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,302 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 72,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 68,983 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 66,253 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 66,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 58,374 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 58,372 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 47,163 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 39,022 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 33,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 28,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,465 miles

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

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 KNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 KNP, 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 KNP registered?

KN09 KNP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is KN09 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 KNP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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