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KP09 XXS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,107 mi
Last recorded178,107 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 178,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 171,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 163,988 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 154,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 144,127 miles

Front fog lamps inop - pre 1st march 2018

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

under side covers fitted reducing inspection of structural and brake systems

Fail 25 Feb 2022 143,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of floor to arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front fog lamps inop - pre 1st march 2018

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both bulbs (4.2.3 (a) (i))

under side covers fitted reducing inspection of structural and brake systems

Pass 26 Mar 2021 134,337 miles

Front bumper / grill loose insecure

Front bumper loose

Fail 26 Mar 2021 134,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper / grill loose insecure

Front bumper loose

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 129,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 117,666 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 93,692 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,451 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,122 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,575 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 54,710 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 XXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXS, 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 XXS registered?

KP09 XXS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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The MOT history for KP09 XXS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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