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KR09 BJX

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,922 mi
Last recorded105,922 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 BJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 105,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. Also appears to have been run on flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis and brackets at rear subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 100,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Appears to have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 98,587 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Arch liner loose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Appears to have been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer spray pattern poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 96,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Washer spray pattern poor

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 94,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,155 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 92,048 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 86,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,123 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,097 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 62,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 55,125 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,893 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 38,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,698 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 31,862 miles

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 BJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel 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 BJX, 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 BJX registered?

KR09 BJX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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