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KN09 XEZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,935 mi
Last recorded215,935 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 XEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 215,935 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 215,931 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 199,437 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 194,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 190,198 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 161,204 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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 159,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 159,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,927 miles

Full length under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 146,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Full length under trays fitted which obscure some components for inspection

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 119,399 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)

engine,under-tray,floor & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 98,693 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,498 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,530 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 45,997 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.N/S/F TYRE WORN BALD ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 31,597 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,794 miles

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

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 XEZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XEZ, 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 XEZ registered?

KN09 XEZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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The MOT history for KN09 XEZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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