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KN09 KYU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,652 mi
Last recorded107,652 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 KYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 107,652 miles

driver door has accident damage

Pass 3 Apr 2023 107,303 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 107,303 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 98,254 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 98,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 97,364 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 94,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 94,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,186 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,609 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 78,553 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,662 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,662 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,676 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 56,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,861 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,678 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 28,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,770 miles

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

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

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)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 KYU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KYU, 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 KYU registered?

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

Is KN09 KYU safe to buy?

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