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KP09 PFX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,511 mi
Last recorded88,511 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 PFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 79,963 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 79,963 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 72,788 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2020 72,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s wiper blade poor

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,779 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre getting low in treads

Pass 23 Aug 2019 70,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

glow plug light on

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2019 70,263 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

glow plug light on

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,941 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,941 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 57,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,749 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 47,719 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,892 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 9 Jan 2015 35,160 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 30,323 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 17,471 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 PFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PFX, 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 PFX registered?

KP09 PFX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2009.

Is KP09 PFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 PFX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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