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KP09 PNU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,614 mi
Last recorded168,614 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 168,614 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear & off side rear suspension bushes perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear chassis getting corroded

slight engine oil leak

under tray fitted time off test

Fail 27 Aug 2024 168,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively & rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & off side front bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear & off side rear suspension bushes perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & off side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear chassis getting corroded

slight engine oil leak

under tray fitted time off test

Pass 23 Aug 2023 161,901 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 152,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 152,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 140,730 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 140,730 miles

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

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 130,779 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 119,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 119,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 110,612 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

engine covers under trays fitted

o/s/f inner side light 50% not working

Fail 6 Aug 2018 110,603 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

engine covers under trays fitted

o/s/f inner side light 50% not working

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,683 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 53,144 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 39,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,616 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 PNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PNU, 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 PNU registered?

KP09 PNU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is KP09 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 PNU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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