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KP09 ZWS

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,399 mi
Last recorded85,399 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 ZWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake only just made requirments at 16%

Fail 23 Dec 2020 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

parking brake only just made requirments at 16%

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,904 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 77,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,978 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 72,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2017 66,637 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 66,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,931 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

air freshener removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road

both rear tyres worn heavy on inner edge

sidewall damage to both rear tyres

offside front tyre worn heavy (bold) on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 55,167 miles

Both front disc has lipped

Both front pads are 90% worn

Both front wipers are smearing

Fail 12 May 2015 55,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front disc has lipped

Both front pads are 90% worn

Both front wipers are smearing

Nearside front has inner wear and has a few cuts on the outer wall

Nearside front one position bulb not working

Offside front one position bulb not working

Pass 7 May 2014 45,672 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,609 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,025 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)

both front tyre wearing on outer edges

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,086 miles

front screen scratched and has small chips on it

rear brake discs corroded

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 ZWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

KP09 ZWS is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is KP09 ZWS safe to buy?

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