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KR09 DVB

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,343 mi
Last recorded91,343 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 DVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,343 miles

both near side metal brake pipes slight corrosion by ferrules

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,268 miles

near side rear brake pipe corroded by ferrule

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,799 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 86,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 81,714 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 77,085 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,521 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 72,521 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,051 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 57,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 51,827 miles

Rear both tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2016 51,821 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded accros car (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both tyres worn slightly on edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Aug 2015 44,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slight noise from rear brakes when rotated during test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 44,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight noise from rear brakes when rotated during test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,628 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre starting to perish.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,567 miles

O/S wiper poor.

O/S/F tyre starting to perish.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,862 miles

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

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 DVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DVB, 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 KR09 DVB registered?

KR09 DVB is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 2009.

Is KR09 DVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR09 DVB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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