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KP09 KMK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

198,421 mi
Last recorded198,421 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 198,421 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 198,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 112,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 104,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 100,136 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,429 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 90,481 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,404 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,082 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 66,812 miles

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,202 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 45,943 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,849 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,420 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 KMK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol 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 KMK, 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 KMK registered?

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

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