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KP09 KTX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 140,305 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 140,305 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 129,302 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 123,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 119,342 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,521 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 114,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 110,328 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 110,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 107,234 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 102,917 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 89,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 81,245 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 71,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,893 miles

unable to test nsr seat belt child seat fitted

unable to test osr seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

unable to test nsr seat belt child seat fitted

unable to test osr seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,034 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 62,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 61,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,017 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)

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

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 KTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

KP09 KTX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2009.

Is KP09 KTX safe to buy?

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