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KR09 BHW

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 BHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 117,071 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,349 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 113,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 109,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

advise both front tyres slight damage and perished

Pass 2 Mar 2022 97,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes next to inner sill. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes next to inner sill. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Where it meets brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,081 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,729 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 78,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,806 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 69,857 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,018 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,938 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 49,332 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 45,917 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,749 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 22,749 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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KR09 BHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR09 BHW, 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 KR09 BHW registered?

KR09 BHW is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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