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KN09 KUH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,066 mi
Last recorded129,066 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 129,066 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 127,201 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 108,528 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 108,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 86,553 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front chassis :-crease/damaged by impact

Fail 13 Sep 2017 75,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front chassis :-crease/damaged by impact

Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,715 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 71,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped into brake hose (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 69,102 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 68,684 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 68,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,199 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 64,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre just above 1.6mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 64,849 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Nearside rear tyre just above 1.6mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 55,125 miles

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

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 KUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KUH, 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 KUH registered?

KN09 KUH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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