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KN09 SYG

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,166 mi
Last recorded117,166 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 SYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 117,166 miles

Front brake discs corroded on outer edge and worn

Rear tyres getting close to wear indicators

Fail 9 Feb 2026 117,166 miles

Front brake discs corroded on outer edge and worn

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres getting close to wear indicators

Pass 20 Feb 2025 111,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,649 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 105,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 96,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 96,282 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (245/40ZR17 95Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,198 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower control arms bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40ZR 17 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40ZR 17 95Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 86,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,801 miles

N/S AND THE O/S REAR TYRES HAVE DAMAGE TO THE OUTER SIDEWALLS

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL IS DAMAGED

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit TYRE IS ON 1.6 MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,021 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 59,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perishing

Fail 26 Jan 2015 59,747 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 53,757 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,016 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 36,680 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 SYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN09 SYG registered?

KN09 SYG is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is KN09 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 SYG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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