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KP09 PPU

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

193,498 mi
Last recorded193,498 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 193,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 188,967 miles

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

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

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

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Fail 13 Sep 2025 188,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Pass 17 Sep 2024 174,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake just about passed

Pass 19 Sep 2023 171,988 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2023 171,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2022 162,524 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Transmission oil pan corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 154,312 miles

All the brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front & Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

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

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

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

Slight play in the front & rear suspension arms

Pass 21 Aug 2020 141,147 miles

Both front brake pips are corroded, covered in grease or other material

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear brake discs are worn, but not excessively

Pass 7 Sep 2019 127,937 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 127,937 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 110,149 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to legal limit

Couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2017 90,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,448 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 78,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,934 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,585 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 42,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,948 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 PPU is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KP09 PPU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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