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KN09 XXK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,050 mi
Last recorded158,050 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 158,050 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 155,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 145,528 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 145,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint ..(marked in Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,541 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,995 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 104,916 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,828 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,948 miles

both rear tyres 2mm & poor con

front discs & pads worn

offside front tyre worn on edges & starting to crack

Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,948 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm & poor con

front discs & pads worn

offside front tyre worn on edges & starting to crack

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,663 miles

front tyres worn on edges

small cuts in rear tyres but no cords showing

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 59,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,197 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,432 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,749 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,747 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 19,746 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 15,508 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,508 miles

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

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 XXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

KN09 XXK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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