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KN09 XFP

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 XFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 129,376 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 127,847 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 127,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,647 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 126,647 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 124,388 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 124,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 124,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability Tie bar mounting severely corroded and detatched. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail Lower tie rod mounting detatched. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2021 117,415 miles

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated and cracking close to cords.

Fail 24 Jun 2021 117,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe union. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated and cracking close to cords.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 112,376 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,187 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,069 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 102,064 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s to n/s rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cannot be fully inspected. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,797 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 97,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,067 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 68,542 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 50,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 50,654 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,686 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 XFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XFP, 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 XFP registered?

KN09 XFP is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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