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KP09 PPZ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 PPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 93,374 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 93,371 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,688 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 88,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,253 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 88,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 83,903 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 81,558 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 81,555 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Kit Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 78,985 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,327 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 72,745 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,108 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 55,469 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jun 2016 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2015 46,927 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 46,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 42,064 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 42,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,153 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 37,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,250 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 PPZ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PPZ, 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 PPZ registered?

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

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