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KP09 POH

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,030 mi
Last recorded99,030 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 99,028 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,041 miles

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

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undertray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2025 94,041 miles

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

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

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undertray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2023 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 86,261 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 9 Sep 2022 86,255 miles

Brake performance not tested due to nsf spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Sep 2021 81,080 miles

Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged x2 osf / nsf (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE CASSING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE CASSING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10 mm zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 73,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE CASSING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged BUCKLE CASSING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip less than 10 mm zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 276,369 miles

Both side front brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Both side front brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip on front windscreen less than 10 mm circle within area of zone B

Fail 7 Oct 2019 276,369 miles

Both side front brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Both side front brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stone chip on front windscreen less than 10 mm circle within area of zone B

Pass 24 Sep 2018 62,747 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front seatbelt buckle casings missing

steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 58,440 miles

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

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

front seat belt buckle casings missing

Fail 28 Sep 2017 58,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front seat belt buckle casings missing

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 40,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,294 miles

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

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

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 POH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 POH, 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 POH registered?

KP09 POH is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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