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KP09 XZO

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,474 mi
Last recorded117,474 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,474 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 117,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear up facing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 111,489 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 104,950 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 104,939 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,991 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,782 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 88,787 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 88,786 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both rear tyres worn smooth in centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2020 86,409 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal brake pipes at inner sill near rear wheel arch corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 79,789 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working Outer tail bulb not working and message on dash. (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal brake pipes at inner sill near rear wheel arch corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Outer brake bulb not working and message on dash. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe has corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to brake flexi hose. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,934 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,287 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,604 miles

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

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

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

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 36,560 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)

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2013 29,993 miles

front tyres have slight perising to side walls

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,597 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 XZO is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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