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KP09 ZWL

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,284 mi
Last recorded82,284 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 ZWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 82,284 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 76,941 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 72,297 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 72,297 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,413 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 56,173 miles

Nearside Front side wall cracks

Offside Front side wall cracks

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,402 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,779 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 43,124 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,758 miles

under shields obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,056 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,732 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 40,732 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 25,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 25,970 miles

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

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 ZWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP09 ZWL registered?

KP09 ZWL is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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The MOT history for KP09 ZWL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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