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KPN 100

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,466 mi
Last recorded101,466 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPN 100
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,466 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2025 101,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,932 miles

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 97,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,648 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2022 90,532 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,205 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2021 85,200 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,842 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

high level brake light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2019 78,088 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and under trays fitted

tyre pressure low indicator ON

Pass 30 Oct 2018 72,434 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (ON MINIMUM DEPTH (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

high level brake light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,952 miles

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,424 miles

Rear High level brake light visable

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,998 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 53,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 48,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,492 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 41,155 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 41,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 35,123 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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KPN 100 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 KPN 100, 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 KPN 100 registered?

KPN 100 is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is KPN 100 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPN 100 shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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