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KP09 YJX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,487 mi
Last recorded175,487 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 YJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 175,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 163,753 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,094 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 152,090 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 139,179 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 139,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged evidence tyre has been run soft......tyre integrity suspect. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front headlamps light output intensity deteriorated.

heat shield above rear silencer insecure.....

Fail 14 Jan 2022 126,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged evidence tyre has been run soft......tyre integrity suspect. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front headlamps light output intensity deteriorated.

heat shield above rear silencer insecure.....

Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,434 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,536 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Jan 2020 111,522 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at side of fuel tank marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before rear flexi hose's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,545 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 97,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 84,025 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,717 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 66,523 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 52,049 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2012 32,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX registered?

KP09 YJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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