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KP09 BZS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,902 mi
Last recorded190,902 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 BZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 190,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2026 190,902 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 184,127 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 184,127 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 178,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 small splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 165,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre small nail

Pass 23 Jul 2022 153,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 142,601 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are rusty and pitted on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and almost on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge[225/45/zr17]94w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres almost bald on some edges and close to wear bars[245/40/zr17]95w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 142,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working light cluster completely dead and nothing working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs are rusty and pitted on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and almost on outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge[225/45/zr17]94w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres almost bald on some edges and close to wear bars[245/40/zr17]95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 128,643 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 128,643 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 121,526 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,136 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,776 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,708 miles

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

brake fluid low

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,327 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,622 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,260 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,217 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn

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 BZS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BZS, 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 KP09 BZS registered?

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

Is KP09 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 BZS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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