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KN09 SWJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

180,233 mi
Last recorded180,233 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 180,233 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 160,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 149,614 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 140,686 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 130,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 130,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 121,285 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 111,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 102,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,591 miles

O/S anti roll bar bush excessive play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,114 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 77,782 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,320 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 48,741 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,597 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 SWJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

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

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