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KP09 XYJ

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,336 mi
Last recorded141,336 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 141,336 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 134,328 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 127,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 127,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 118,822 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 113,998 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and both front to rear pipes where visible … advise check rest of pipes behind covers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise monitor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 113,988 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and both front to rear pipes where visible … advise check rest of pipes behind covers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise monitor condition (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroding slightly … cannot see majority of piping to inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside headlight beam slightly dull

Rear cannot see bases of springs to inspect fully

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

covers obscuring inspection of underside of car

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded ...remainder of pipes obscured by covers ...advise remove covers and fully inspect pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look thin ...cannot see clearly to fully assess wear...advise remove wheels and check fully (3.5.1g)

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

cannot see base of springs to fully inspect condition

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,189 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 79,556 miles

Nearside Front valve stem perished

Offside Front valve stem perished

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,740 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 74,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 52,020 miles

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

rear disc's worn

Fail 2 May 2012 52,020 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear disc's worn

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 XYJ is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

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

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