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KN09 TVE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,675 mi
Last recorded161,675 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 TVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 161,675 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 161,662 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 10 Jan 2025 155,957 miles

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

Rear under vehicle under sealed

Fail 17 Dec 2024 155,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under side off vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2023 151,274 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 151,257 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 148,094 miles

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 148,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear subframe slight corroded

tpms notification on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2021 144,075 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 144,060 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to NSF brake pipe heavily corroded (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS/OS 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 134,951 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocks (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake..Requirements only just met It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 127,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,721 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,721 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 97,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,028 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 64,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 50,755 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 39,657 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,375 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 TVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TVE, 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 TVE registered?

KN09 TVE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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