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KP09 BYR

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,945 mi
Last recorded127,945 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 BYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 127,945 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 127,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 116,017 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2025 116,017 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2024 109,350 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,016 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 95,126 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,385 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 88,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 85,431 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,686 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 80,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 76,455 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes greased

Fail 2 Oct 2015 74,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Oct 2014 66,354 miles

osf and nsf tyre tread deteriated

Pass 4 Oct 2013 56,707 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,639 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,086 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 27,874 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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KP09 BYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KP09 BYR, 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 KP09 BYR registered?

KP09 BYR is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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