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KN09 SVY

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,160 mi
Last recorded130,160 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 130,160 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 127,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,095 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=3mm o=3mm also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 118,729 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parkbrake shoes (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parkbrake shoes (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=3mm o=3mm also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 110,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 109,704 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 99,326 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,826 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear brake pipes very slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 70,705 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,816 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 SVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

KN09 SVY is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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