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KP09 BYX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,135 mi
Last recorded135,135 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 BYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 135,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 131,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2022 130,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 125,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 119,863 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 119,863 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing near side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,109 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 109,494 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2017 109,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 153,667 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s aluminium castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low to 2mm

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s top strut mounts noisy when turning steering lock to lock

Pass 16 Feb 2017 151,984 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 148,361 miles

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

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

under tray fitted/engine cover fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 144,765 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 110,985 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 May 2014 114,985 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 111,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 87,809 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 BYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

KP09 BYX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2009.

Is KP09 BYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 BYX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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